Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India’s first Vande Metro, officially named the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service, which connects Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The train will cover a distance of 360 kilometers in just 5 hours and 45 minutes,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the first Vande Metro train service today, running between Ahmedabad and Bhuj in Gujarat. Designed for short-distance travel, this air-conditioned train offers an affordable premium experience with modern amenities and safety features.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first 'Vande Metro' between Bhuj and Ahmedabad, now renamed 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail,' on his birthday, Sept 17. He will also launch the second phase of the metro rail service connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar,

The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will run between Bhuj and Ahmedabad covering a distance of 360 km in just under six hours. The first service run of the train will start on September 17, which also happens to be the PM’s birthday.

The Vande Metro services from Ahmedabad to Bhuj will begin on September 17, while that from Bhuj to Ahmedabad will start on September 18.

PM Modi will flag off India's inaugural Vande Bharat Metro service from Bhuj to Ahmedabad today, along with multiple other routes. This is his first visit to Gujarat since taking office for a third term.

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ahmedabad airport on Sunday evening, his first visit to his home state after being sworn in as PM for a third straight term in June. He was received by Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at the airport.

The prime minister will flag off the country's first 'Vande Metro' service between Bhuj and Ahmedabad besides several other Vande Bharat trains on Monday.