PM Modi to flag off Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express via video link from Ayodhya on December 30; Route details here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has planned a virtual ribbon cutting this coming Saturday to mark the launch of the Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express. It stops at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Manmad Junction, Nasik Road, Kalyan Junction, Thane, Dadar and CSMT.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the inaugural trip of the Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express virtually on Saturday. This eight-car express aims to boost regional connectivity and tourism. The launch will take place alongside the Prime Minister’s public address at the renovated Ayodhya Dham railway station in Uttar Pradesh, according to a report by news agency PTI.
Prime Minister Modi will not only inaugurate the Jalna-Mumbai route; he will also initiate two Amrit Bharat and five other Vande Bharat services connecting different cities. These new additions will provide passengers with convenient and comfortable travel options across the country. Known for its fast speed, luxury and advanced facilities, the Vande Bharat Express is quickly becoming the preferred mode of travel for many.
Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Route Details
During its first run, the 02705 Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat The train will tentatively leave from Marathwada city at 11 am and arrive in the metropolis at 6.45 pm.
According to the release, the train will stop at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) at 11:55 am, Manmad Junction at 1:44 pm, Nasik Road at 2:44 pm, Kalyan Junction at 5:06 pm, Thane at 5:28 pm and Dadar at 5:50 PM before proceeding to CSMT.
Members of Parliament, MLAs, guardian ministers, school children and the general public will welcome the train at these stations, the CR release said.
Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Meaning
Addressing a press conference, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Neeti Sarkar of Nanded division, of which Jalna is a part, said the service will connect key cities like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Nashik to areas like Thane and Mumbai.
“It will boost visits to sites like Rajur Ganapati Temple in Jalna, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, along with Ajanta and Ellora caves in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Shirdi near Manmad. The train, with 530 seats, will take 6 hours and 50 minutes to cover the distance, which will be of great convenience to the people,” said Sarkar.
While Jalna has a thriving steel sector, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has MSME hubs and the emerging industrial city of AURIC.
Sarkar said the train has a “black box,” like those found in airplanes, that records activity in the driver’s cabin. It will be vital for investigations into any untoward incident, including accidents, she added. It is Maharashtra’s 7th Vande Bharat service, six of which are operated on the CR network. According to the CR release, it will be the fifth Vande Bharat service to operate from Mumbai.
(With input from agencies)