Final Date Approval From PMO Awaited
Despite the preparations, the rail administration and concerned departments have maintained silence over the project for now. No official announcement has been made regarding the dates as the final approval is to be given by the Prime Minister’s Office. It is believed that, following the launch of the first chair-car Vande Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself may flag off the sleeper version and dedicate it to the nation. Testing of the rake is being carried out at a rapid pace for this purpose.
Railway Board Discusses Trial and Launch Dates
Discussions on the testing and formal inauguration dates are continuing at the Railway Board. According to sources, the 16-coach modern rake is fully ready and has also received technical clearance to be put on the tracks. Once the PMO confirms the time and date, the speed and safety trial results and the schedule for regular operations will be made public together. The railway authorities want to begin operations by Diwali.
Proposed Schedule and Modern Passenger Facilities
According to the proposed timetable, the new train will depart from Varanasi Cantt at 9:20 pm and reach New Delhi at exactly 5:00 am after passing through Prayagraj and Kanpur. On its return journey, the train will leave Delhi at 9:20 pm and arrive in Varanasi at 5:00 am.
The fully air-conditioned train will have 16 coaches and 823 berths. It will feature premium facilities including a jerk-free journey, modern toilets and quiet cabins, designed to provide passengers with a world-class travel experience. With preparations underway and the rake ready for testing, the final date and operational schedule now depend on approval from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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