Northeast to get its first Vande Bharat Express train soon

Following the launch of Odisha's first Vande Bharat train on May 18, Union Railway Minister said that PM Modi has set a target that Vande Bharat should reach almost all the states by June this year. According to an official, the Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express train will run between New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati.

NorthEast India will soon get it's first Vande Bharat Express train running between New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati, said Sanjay Chilwarwar, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Katihar, Northeast Frontier on May 20.

The train (Up-22227-Down-22228) will run between New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati six days in a week, covering around 410 km within 6 hours. The train will depart from New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri and reach Assam's Guwahati, added the ADRM.

On May 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Odisha's first Vande Bharat train between Puri to Howrah via video conferencing.
Speaking with in Howarh, Vaishnaw said, "PM Modi has set a target that Vande Bharat should reach almost all the states by June. Vande Metro is being designed for a distance of less than 100 km and for daily travel of passengers."

After reaching Howrah by travelling on Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express later on Thursday, Vaishnaw termed the journey extremely comfortable.
"The journey was extremely comfortable and the best part of the journey was interacting with youngsters and passengers," said the Union Minister.