Trial run of new Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express conducted in Tiruchi
The Hindu
Trial run of Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore via Tiruchi conducted. PM Modi to flag off service on Sep 24. 8-coach train has 530 seats, improved features. Reception planned at 4 stations on inaugural run.
A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli Junction to Chennai Egmore with a brief halt at Tiruchi railway junction was conducted on Friday, September 22, 2023 ahead of the flagging off of the service on Sunday (September 24) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Vande Bharat Express train will be flagged off from the Tirunelveli Junction by Mr. Modi through video conference.
The semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train consisting of eight coaches arrived at Tiruchi Junction at around 9.45 a.m. and left for Chennai Egmore after a five-minute halt at the station during the trial run. Railway officials were on board the train.
The eight car rake of the Express has two Driving Trailer Coaches in the front and back end, an air-conditioned executive chair car and five AC chair cars. The total seating capacity of the train is 530, said railway sources. The train has been manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory at Chennai.
A slew of improvements have been made in the new Vande Bharat rakes which includes increase in seat reclination angle, improved accessibility of mobile charging point under the seats, improved air tightness for better air-conditioning with insulation over panels, increase in wash basin depth to avoid splashing of water in lavatories and water tap aerator to better water control, the sources further said.
A reception would be organised at Tiruchi Junction, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam and Villupuram stations upon arrival of the Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli Junction on the day of the inaugural run on Sunday, said the sources.
Telangana Legislature's winter session on December 9, 2024 to focus on new legislation, rectifying past Acts, and addressing social indicators and financial issues.
Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.
Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.
Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.
Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.
J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.
Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.
Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.
Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.