PM flags off first overnight Vande Bharat sleeper, Pg1

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first overnight sleeper Vande Bharat train on Saturday.
• The train will connect Kolkata and Guwahati.
• The inauguration ceremony took place in Malda.

Detailed Insights:

• The Vande Bharat Express is an indigenously manufactured, semi-high-speed, self-propelled train.
• This new train aims to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers on the Kolkata-Guwahati route.
• The introduction of a sleeper version caters to long-distance travelers, enhancing convenience.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Vande Bharat Express: A series of semi-high-speed, electric multiple unit trains operated by Indian Railways.