New Delhi, Jan 3 (UNI) Prior to its flagging off ceremony, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the first Vande Bharat sleeper train at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) here today.
The train which is slated to run between Guwahati and Kolkata, is slated to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, later this month.
Addressing the media after the inspection, Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat is ready for inauguration after the CRS inspection and subsequent certification. “Two rakes are being shifted to Guwahati and Kolkata. Very soon, in the coming days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this Vande Bharat sleeper train.”
“If you look at the stairs, they are ergonomically designed for climbing. You will see many features; there are different features for holding the tray, and the shades are designed in such a way that you can easily control the amount of light and sunlight you want. Braille has been used everywhere. Even the seat numbers have Braille. Many things have been kept in mind to ensure a comfortable journey for the passengers. A lot of attention has been paid to the details,” the minister said.
Elaborating further on the features of the train, the minister said that every aspect has been designed with passenger comfort and safety in mind. “CCTV cameras are pre-fitted, and the Kavach system is also installed. The braking system has been programmed in a completely new way. For passenger comfort, the seats have been designed in a new way,” he added.
“Prime Minister has always inspired us to make the railways a mode of transport for the middle class and low-income families. Keeping this in mind, the fare has also been kept very reasonable. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the train very soon, which will run between Guwahati and Kolkata. The train will depart from both sides in the evening and reach its destination the following morning,’ he added.
