Lok Sabha Question No. 2214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Salient features of Vande Bharat Express Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Jaskaur Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2214 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2023

## SALIENT FEATURES OF VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS TRAINS

†2214. SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the salient features of the Vande Bharat Express trains;
- (b)  the details of funds sanctioned/allocated/ utilised till date in the country for these trains;
- (c) the number of such trains operating in the country including Rajasthan;
- (d)  the  details  of  the  objectives  of  these  trains  along  with  the achievements made;
- (e)  whether  the  Government proposes to run 400 Vande Bharat trains in the country;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g)  whether  these  trains  are  also  likely  to  be  introduced  in Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  With  a  view  to  provide  better  travel  experience  to  the passengers, Indian Railways has introduced Vande Bharat trains with modern coaches having following enhanced safety features and amenities:

1. Fitted with KAVACH.
2. Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH.
3. Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement
4. 4.
5. Automatic Plug Doors
5. Reclining Ergonomic Seats and Comfortable Seating with revolving seats in executive class.
6. Better Ride Comfort.
7. Mobile charging sockets for every seat.
8. Mini  Pantry  with  provision  of  Hot  Case,  Bottle  Cooler, Deep freezer & Hot Water Boiler
9. Direct and Diffused Lighting.
10. For Divyangjan passengers special lavatory in DTC.
11. Emergency  openable  Windows  and  fire  extinguisher  in each coach
12. CCTVs in all Coaches
13. Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.
14. Better  fire  safety  -  Aerosol  based  fire  detection  and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories
15. Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory
16. Coach  Condition  Monitoring  System  (CCMS)  display  with remote monitoring
17. Disaster  lights  -  4  numbers  in  each  coach  in  case  of Emergency
18. 4  platform  side  cameras  including  rear  view  cameras outside the coach.
20. (b) Total funds utilised for manufacture of Vande Bharat trains is Rs 1343.72 Crores.
21. (c),  (e),  (f)  &  (g)  As  on  28 th   July,  2023,  50  Vande-Bharat  train services  are  running  on  the  Indian  Railways,  connecting  states having Board Gauge (BG) electrified network.

These include 04 Vande Bharat services which are catering to the needs of stations located in the State of Rajasthan.

Introduction  of  trains,  including  Vande  Bharat  services,  is  an ongoing  process  on  Indian  Railways  subject  to  operational feasibility, traffic justification etc.

(d)  India's  first-ever indigenously  designed  and  manufactured semi-high speed Vande Bharat trains has provided a modern and comfortable  rail  travel  experience  to  passengers.  High  Speed, enhanced  Safety  standards  and  world  class  Service  are  the hallmarks of this train.

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