THE POPULARITY OF THESE TRAINS ARE SOARING HIGH
_4 Vande Bharat Express plying over WR receives a huge ‘Thumbs Up’ from Passengers_
Report by vikas Singh nav Hindustan Patrika
Indian Railways have contributed in a big way towards the multi-faceted development of the country. Heralding a new era of comfortable & enhanced rail travel experience, the new Vande Bharat Express trains have become the new face of emerging India’s prowess in rail transportation. This modern Semi High Speed Train is an outstanding symbol & example of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and one of the major leaps for Indian Railways on the parameters of superior designs, interiors and speed, providing the passengers a pleasant travel experience. The popularity of these trains has been rising day by day with more & more passengers favouring to travelling by these trains. This is evident from the fact that these trains are running with almost full occupancy.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, currently four Vande Bharat trains are plying over Western Railway, viz. Mumbai – Gandhinagar Capital, Ahmedabad – Jamnagar, Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur & Indore – Bhopal – Nagpur. The Vande Bharat trains have redefined rail travel and have become an instant hit amongst the passengers. The passengers have appreciated the comfort level of the Vande Bharat trains, the plush interiors, the variety of healthy & delicious food served and the reduced travel time as compared to other trains. They have equated the journey by Vande Bharat trains as that of travelling by aircraft with less hassles of check-in & more economical pricing.
Shri Thakur stated that the Vande Bharat trains plying over WR connects the very essence of our diverse and culturally rich nation. The Vande Bharat Express trains stands as a testimony for economic unity, providing swift and efficient connectivity to major business hubs such as Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad as well as industrial towns of Vapi, Valsad, Jamnagar, Sanand, Nagpur. It’s a catalyst for business growth, encouraging the flow of trade & commerce across the country. Passengers can enjoy breathtaking scenic views enroute. These trains are also a gateway to incredible adventures and profound spiritual journeys. It connects cherished tourist destinations such as Jodhpur, Abu Road and religious places like Ujjain, Indore, Sabarmati, Palanpur.
Giving more details, Shri Thakur stated that WR’s Mumbai – Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express was the third Vande Bharat Express in the country which was introduced on 30th September, 2022. It connects the state capitals of Mumbai & Gujarat with halts at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara & Ahmedabad, covering seven districts enroute. This train has been an instant hit amongst the passengers having an average occupancy of more than 130%. This train is in great demand amongst all the age groups, especially with the age group of 31 to 45 years which constitute more than 33% of the passengers, followed by age group of 46 to 60 yrs which is more than 25% while age group of 15 to 30 yrs comes close by 24%. Senior Citizens comprises of around 14%. Also, women passengers are showing their maximum preference to Vande Bharat trains due to the ease of travelling associated with the train. Similarly, Ahmedabad – Jamnagar, Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur & Indore – Nagpur Vande Bharat trains of WR are also garnering good response from the youth, business travellers, tourists falling in the age group of 25 to 45 yrs. These Vande Bharat trains offers the unique experience of speedy, comfortable and stylish travel like airlines combined with the joy of train travel which proves its reasonably high occupancy.
The Vande Bharat Express trains have become a top favourite and has become the most preferred mode of travel. Its immense popularity can be tracked on social media with people uploading their selfies and making videos of their travel experience with Vande Bharat Trains. Indian Railways invites everyone to undertake a journey in this modern & swanky train set for which we can proudly exclaim as ‘Made in India, Made for India’.
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