PM Modi flags off Uttarakhand's first Vande Bharat Express, to reduce travelling time between Dehradun and Delhi

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Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi via video conferencing. Equipped with advanced technology and safety fearers, the Vande Bharat has been indigenously built. It is the first to be introduced in the mountain state Uttarakhand. 

World wants to come to see India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is being watched with great hope and the world wants to come to see India. 

"Uttarakhand is getting its first Vande Bharat Express today from Dehradun to Delhi. This train will reduce the travelling time of the people," said PM Modi at the flagging off event of Vande Bharat Express between Dehradun and Delhi.

"The world wants to come to India to see India, and to understand the essence of India. In such a situation, there are excellent opportunities for states like Uttarakhand. Vande Bharat train is also going to help Uttarakhand to take full advantage of this opportunity".

Dehradun will become a major travel attraction: PM Modi 

PM Modi said that this train will be extremely helpful for crores of devotees who travel to Kedarnath every year."

PM also promised, “This decade will be Uttarakhand. And, I believe, soon Dehradun can become a major travel attraction for the entire world."

Uttarakhand connectivity gets a big boost 

"This Vande Bharat Express train running between Delhi and Dehradun will connect the capital of the country at a faster pace," said PM Modi while adding that with this train, the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun will be reduced. "The facilities in the train are going to make this journey enjoyable," PM Modi said.

“Uttarakhand’s connectivity is all set to get a big boost. At 11 AM today, I will be flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Dehradun. Making the occasion even more special is the feat of 100% electrification of Uttarakhand’s rail tracks,” PM Modi said in a tweet early in the morning.

The Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express’ regular run will begin on May 29. 

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