PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express, which will connect Patliputra in Bihar to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Rs 6,000 crore projects unveiled
Alongside the train launch, PM Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 6,000 crore, including the Patna-Gorakhpur Expressway and a large sewage treatment plant under the Namami Gange scheme.
First Vande Bharat train
The first Vande Bharat train service in the area, addressing a long-standing gap in high-speed rail connectivity.
State-of-the-art train at the platform
The sleek, eight-coach Vande Bharat Express stood ready at Patliputra Junction ahead of its inaugural run.
Joyful crowd at Patliputra junction
Railway staff and passengers gathered in large numbers, expressing excitement over the launch of the new high-speed train.
Senior leaders attend the ceremony
Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, State Minister Nitin Nabin, and senior railway officials attended the inaugural event.
Route to boost Bihar-UP connectivity
The train will run via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, reducing travel time and strengthening rail links between Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Inside the Vande Bharat coaches
The train features spacious interiors and modern amenities, promising a comfortable journey for up to 1,130 passengers.
Students take part in inaugural ride
School students were given a complimentary ride on the train’s first run, experiencing its advanced features first-hand.