Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 31, 2024, 02:39 PM
Vande Bharat Express: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off three new Vande Bharat trains through virtual medium. These trains will facilitate travel in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The first train will run from Chennai Central to Nagercoil, the second from Madurai to Bengaluru Cantt, and the third from Meerut City to Lucknow. PM Modi said that the introduction of these trains has increased tourism, which is boosting local businesses and employment opportunities. Describing Vande Bharat trains as the new face of modern Indian Railways, he said that 102 Vande Bharat trains are now running across the country. The PM also underlined the need for rapid development of the southern states.Tourism boomedWhile flagging off, PM Modi said, 'The introduction of Vande Bharat trains has led to a boom in tourism wherever these trains run. This has boosted local businesses and created new employment opportunities. I congratulate the citizens for this achievement.'Vande Bharat is the new face of modern Indian RailwaysPM Modi said that today the people of UP and especially Western UP have also got good news through Vande Bharat train on Meerut-Lucknow route. Meerut and Western UP are the land of revolution. Today this region is witnessing a new revolution of development. Vande Bharat is the new face of modern Indian Railways.102 Vande Bharat trains running across the countryAlong with this, he said that today there is a demand for Vande Bharat in the city and on every route. The arrival of high-speed trains gives people the confidence to expand their business, employment and their dreams. Today 102 Vande Bharat rail services are running across the country.Rapid development of southern states is very important - PM ModiThe PM said, 'Rapid development of southern states is very important to achieve the goal of developed India. There is immense talent, immense resources and opportunities in South India. Therefore, the development of the entire South including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is the priority of our government.'