Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated India’s first Vande Bharat metro, now known as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, service between Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The train will stop at nine stops – Anjar, Gandhidham, Bhachau, Samakhiali, Halvad, Dhrangadhra, Viramgam, Chandlodiya, and Sabarmati. The minimum fare will be Rs 30, inclusive of GST. The standard child fare policies will be in effect.
The Bhuj-Ahmedabad Metro, is scheduled to depart at 5:05 AM and arrive in Ahmedabad at 10:50 AM, taking 5 hours and 45 minutes to complete the route. Similarly, Ahmedabad-Bhuj Metro will travel back that day, leaving Ahmedabad at 5:30 PM and arriving in Bhuj at 11:10 PM, taking five hours and forty minutes total.
Key features of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail:
- It will make use of rapid acceleration and deceleration technology to achieve a top operational speed of 110 km/h
- The Namo Rapid Rail offers smooth and enjoyable travel for those seeking first-class short-distance transportation. Additionally, the luggage rack is made of lightweight aluminum and has LCD panels installed
- It includes 12 coaches with seating for 1,150 passengers, designed for mid-distance journeys within a 150 km radius
- In order to improve mobility between coaches and create a dust-free environment, the trains are fully air-conditioned cabins and modular interiors
- The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail offers Divyangjan-friendly toilets
- It also offers amenities like emergency communication system that allows passengers to speak directly with the driver when needed
- For the convenience and protection of its passengers, the train is outfitted with mobile charging ports, automatic entry/exit doors and CCTV cameras are fitted
- To enhance the journey even further, the Namo Rapid Rail has modular restrooms with a vacuum evacuation system
- The KAVACH train anti-collision system, and large panoramic sealed windows with roller shades