Mootv Odisha / Bhubaneswar :
• Hon’ble Governor, Odisha Shri Raghubar Das to grace the occasion at Rourkela.
• Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi to grace the occasion at Brahmapur.
• Odisha to get three more Vande Bharat Express.
• Vande Bharat Express to flag off on 15th September – Brahmapur-Tata, Rourkela-Howrah, Tata-Patna, Deoghar-Varanasi, Gaya-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah.
• Vande Bharat Express to flag off on 16th September _ Raipur-Visakhapatnam-Raipur.
• Hon’ble Ministers/MPs/MLAs/Eminent personalities to grace the occasion at Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jakhapura, Harichandanpur, Kendujhargarh, Bansapani and Chaibasa.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains on September 15 in a significant event that highlights the ongoing modernization of the railway network. These express trains, each linked to Jharkhand, will be inaugurated at a grand ceremony at Tatanagar railway station. The event is also expected to showcase several key railway infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and convenience in Jharkhand and neighboring states.
The six Vande Bharat Express trains will cover vital routes connecting key cities in Jharkhand and neighboring states, significantly improving travel efficiency for passengers across these regions.
The flagged-off trains include: Tatanagar – Patna, Varanasi – Deoghar, Howrah – Dhanbad – Gaya, Howrah – Dumka – Bhagalpur, Howrah – Tatanagar – Rourkela and Tatanagar – Brahmapur
Tatanagar – Brahmapur Inaugurating from Brahmapur, this service will further enhance connectivity between Jharkhand and Odisha, improving access for passengers traveling along this important industrial corridor.
Prime Minister will lead another round of railway modernization projects on September 16 from Ahmedabad. During this event, PM Modi will inaugurate additional Vande Bharat trains across the country including Visakhapatnam-Raipur-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express and mark the introduction of the first-ever Vande Metro service, which will operate between Bhuj and Ahmedabad. This service aims to offer metro-style short-distance travel, providing faster and more convenient commutes for people in Gujarat.
The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express trains is a testament to the government’s broader vision of transforming India’s railways into a world-class network. These semi-high-speed trains, equipped with modern amenities and designed for comfort, are expected to reduce travel time and offer a superior travel experience. By connecting cities like Patna, Deoghar, Brahmapur, Dhanbad, and Rourkela with major commercial and industrial hubs, these new routes will not only improve passenger connectivity but also stimulate economic activity in the region.
Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Shri Raghubar Das will grace the occasion at Rourkela Railway Station.
Similarly, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi will grace the occasion at Brahmapur Railway Station and will also board Vande Bharat Express from Brahmapur to Bhubaneswar.
Brahmapur-Tata Vande Bharat Express via Kendujhargarh on its inaugural run from Brahmapur will leave at 1100hrs. However, the regular service of the train will commence from Tatanagar w.e.f. 18th September 2024 and from Brahmapur w.e.f. 19th September 2024. On the regular run, this train will leave Brahmapur at 0515hrs towards Tata and in the return direction, this train will leave Tata at 1450hrs towards Brahmapur.
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HON’BLE PM FLAGGED OFF SIX NEW VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS INCLUDING BRAHMAPUR-TATANAGAR VANDE BHARAT VIA KENDUJHARGARH THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING FROM JHARKHAND: