NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off six new Vande Bharat trains on Sunday from Tatanagar in Jharkhand, expanding the Indian Railways fleet.
Vande Bharat trains to enhance connectivity on these routes
These trains will enhance connectivity on various routes, including Tatanagar – Patna, Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah, Brahmapur – Tatanagar, Gaya – Howrah, Deoghar -Varanasi, and Rourkela – Howrah.
PM Modi bows to Baba Baidyanath
PM Modi, while addressing the gathering via video conferencing, paid his respects to Baba Baidyanath, Baba Basukinath, and the land of Birsa Munda. He recounted his arrival at the Ranchi airport, where a lady welcomed him by offering a ‘jawa’ on ‘Karma Parv’, a festival during which sisters pray for their brother’s well-being.
“I bow down to Baba Baidyanath and Baba Basukinath, the land of Birsa Munda. In the morning, when I reached at the Ranchi airport, a lady welcomed me by offering me a ‘jawa’ on ‘Karma Parv’. During this festival, the sisters pray for the well-being of their brothers. Jharkhand has got the blessings of development today, six Vande Bharat trains were flagged off, and lakhs of people will be getting pucca houses,” the Prime Minister said.
I congratulate people on new Vande Bharat trains, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister emphasised that Jharkhand has been blessed with development, as evidenced by the flagging off of six Vande Bharat trains and the provision of pucca houses to lakhs of people.
PM Modi highlighted the significance of the day in Jharkhand’s developmental journey, with the state receiving six new Vande Bharat trains, railway projects worth over Rs 650 crores, improved connectivity and travel infrastructure, and thousands of people receiving their own homes under the PM Awas Yojana. He congratulated the people of Jharkhand on these remarkable development initiatives and the new Vande Bharat trains.
“Today, the state has been provided with six new Vande Bharat trains, railway projects worth over Rs 650 crores, enhanced connectivity and travel infrastructure, and the added benefit of thousands of people receiving their own homes under the PM Awas Yojana. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of Jharkhand for these remarkable development initiatives. I congratulate people on new Vande Bharat trains,” he added.
Now the priority is poor, STs, Dalits, women, youth, and farmers, says PM
The Prime Minister stressed that the central government’s priority is the development of tribals, the poor, youth, and women.
“There was a time when development used to be confined to few areas. Jharkhand was a laggard. But Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas has changed everything. Now the priority is poor, STs, Dalits, women, youth, and farmers, hence, Jharkhand is getting the Vande Bharat Trains, modern infrastructure. I flagged off the trains. It will help the economy in eastern region. PM Janman Yojana is being run for the tribal brothers and sisters across the country. Through this scheme, efforts are being made to reach those tribes who are very backward. The budget for railway development for Jharkhand is Rs. 7,000 crores. If we compare this to the budget 10 years ago, it is 16 times more,” he said.
PM Modi also mentioned that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, more than 50 railway stations in Jharkhand are being renovated.
“Today, Jharkhand has also joined the list of states where 100 per cent electrification of the railway network has been achieved. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana, over 50 railway stations in Jharkhand are also being transformed. Today, the first instalment has been released for the construction of permanent houses for thousands of beneficiaries in Jharkhand under the PM Awas Yojana,” PM Modi addded.
Route and schedule
Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express: The Vande Bharat Express connecting Tatanagar and Patna is set to commence its operations, running six days a week. The train is expected to cover the distance between the two cities in approximately seven hours. Departing from Tatanagar at 6 am the train will reach its destination, Patna, at 3 pm. For the return journey, the train will leave Patna at 3 p.m. and arrive back in Tatanagar at 11 pm.
Deoghar-Varanasi route: The newly introduced Vande Bharat Express will connect Deoghar and Varanasi. The train will traverse through the state of Bihar, following the Kiul-Gaya route, and will include a designated stop at Nawada station. The Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express is set to run on a six-day schedule, providing service every day except for Tuesdays.
Tatanagar-Berhampur: The newly introduced Vande Bharat Express will run on a schedule of six days per week, with Tuesdays being the only day of non-operation. With this addition, Odisha now boasts a total of four Vande Bharat Express trains.
Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah: The railway project will link together three states; Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Gaya – Howrah: The Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express is set to commence its regular service on September 18, running six days a week, with Thursday being the exception. The train will traverse a distance of 458 km (285 miles) between Howrah and Gaya, completing the journey in 5 hours and 40 minutes.
Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat: The newly introduced train service will make just three stops during its journey from the starting point to the final destination. The route will include passing through the stations of Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, and Kharagpur. The first special train is scheduled to leave Rourkela at 11 am and is expected to arrive at Howrah station at 6.15 pm.
Vande Bharat trains to boost travel, tourism, and industry
The introduction of these Vande Bharat Express trains is expected to benefit various segments of society, including regular travellers, professionals, businesses, and students.
Moreover, these trains will boost religious tourism in the region by providing faster access to pilgrimage sites such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, and Kalighat and Belur Math in Kolkata. Industries such as coal mines in Dhanbad, jute in Kolkata, and iron and steel in Durgapur will also benefit from the improved connectivity.
PM also lays foundation stone of various projects
In addition to the train flagging off, PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated various railway projects worth more than Rs 660 crores to the nation.
The Indian Railways currently operates over 50 Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting states with Broad Gauge (B G) electrified networks.
Vande Bharat trains to enhance connectivity on these routes
These trains will enhance connectivity on various routes, including Tatanagar – Patna, Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah, Brahmapur – Tatanagar, Gaya – Howrah, Deoghar -Varanasi, and Rourkela – Howrah.
PM Modi bows to Baba Baidyanath
PM Modi, while addressing the gathering via video conferencing, paid his respects to Baba Baidyanath, Baba Basukinath, and the land of Birsa Munda. He recounted his arrival at the Ranchi airport, where a lady welcomed him by offering a ‘jawa’ on ‘Karma Parv’, a festival during which sisters pray for their brother’s well-being.
“I bow down to Baba Baidyanath and Baba Basukinath, the land of Birsa Munda. In the morning, when I reached at the Ranchi airport, a lady welcomed me by offering me a ‘jawa’ on ‘Karma Parv’. During this festival, the sisters pray for the well-being of their brothers. Jharkhand has got the blessings of development today, six Vande Bharat trains were flagged off, and lakhs of people will be getting pucca houses,” the Prime Minister said.
I congratulate people on new Vande Bharat trains, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister emphasised that Jharkhand has been blessed with development, as evidenced by the flagging off of six Vande Bharat trains and the provision of pucca houses to lakhs of people.
PM Modi highlighted the significance of the day in Jharkhand’s developmental journey, with the state receiving six new Vande Bharat trains, railway projects worth over Rs 650 crores, improved connectivity and travel infrastructure, and thousands of people receiving their own homes under the PM Awas Yojana. He congratulated the people of Jharkhand on these remarkable development initiatives and the new Vande Bharat trains.
“Today, the state has been provided with six new Vande Bharat trains, railway projects worth over Rs 650 crores, enhanced connectivity and travel infrastructure, and the added benefit of thousands of people receiving their own homes under the PM Awas Yojana. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of Jharkhand for these remarkable development initiatives. I congratulate people on new Vande Bharat trains,” he added.
Now the priority is poor, STs, Dalits, women, youth, and farmers, says PM
The Prime Minister stressed that the central government’s priority is the development of tribals, the poor, youth, and women.
“There was a time when development used to be confined to few areas. Jharkhand was a laggard. But Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas has changed everything. Now the priority is poor, STs, Dalits, women, youth, and farmers, hence, Jharkhand is getting the Vande Bharat Trains, modern infrastructure. I flagged off the trains. It will help the economy in eastern region. PM Janman Yojana is being run for the tribal brothers and sisters across the country. Through this scheme, efforts are being made to reach those tribes who are very backward. The budget for railway development for Jharkhand is Rs. 7,000 crores. If we compare this to the budget 10 years ago, it is 16 times more,” he said.
PM Modi also mentioned that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, more than 50 railway stations in Jharkhand are being renovated.
“Today, Jharkhand has also joined the list of states where 100 per cent electrification of the railway network has been achieved. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana, over 50 railway stations in Jharkhand are also being transformed. Today, the first instalment has been released for the construction of permanent houses for thousands of beneficiaries in Jharkhand under the PM Awas Yojana,” PM Modi addded.
Route and schedule
Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express: The Vande Bharat Express connecting Tatanagar and Patna is set to commence its operations, running six days a week. The train is expected to cover the distance between the two cities in approximately seven hours. Departing from Tatanagar at 6 am the train will reach its destination, Patna, at 3 pm. For the return journey, the train will leave Patna at 3 p.m. and arrive back in Tatanagar at 11 pm.
Deoghar-Varanasi route: The newly introduced Vande Bharat Express will connect Deoghar and Varanasi. The train will traverse through the state of Bihar, following the Kiul-Gaya route, and will include a designated stop at Nawada station. The Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express is set to run on a six-day schedule, providing service every day except for Tuesdays.
Tatanagar-Berhampur: The newly introduced Vande Bharat Express will run on a schedule of six days per week, with Tuesdays being the only day of non-operation. With this addition, Odisha now boasts a total of four Vande Bharat Express trains.
Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah: The railway project will link together three states; Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Gaya – Howrah: The Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express is set to commence its regular service on September 18, running six days a week, with Thursday being the exception. The train will traverse a distance of 458 km (285 miles) between Howrah and Gaya, completing the journey in 5 hours and 40 minutes.
Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat: The newly introduced train service will make just three stops during its journey from the starting point to the final destination. The route will include passing through the stations of Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, and Kharagpur. The first special train is scheduled to leave Rourkela at 11 am and is expected to arrive at Howrah station at 6.15 pm.
Vande Bharat trains to boost travel, tourism, and industry
The introduction of these Vande Bharat Express trains is expected to benefit various segments of society, including regular travellers, professionals, businesses, and students.
Moreover, these trains will boost religious tourism in the region by providing faster access to pilgrimage sites such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, and Kalighat and Belur Math in Kolkata. Industries such as coal mines in Dhanbad, jute in Kolkata, and iron and steel in Durgapur will also benefit from the improved connectivity.
PM also lays foundation stone of various projects
In addition to the train flagging off, PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated various railway projects worth more than Rs 660 crores to the nation.
The Indian Railways currently operates over 50 Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting states with Broad Gauge (B G) electrified networks.