♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first Vande Metro (Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service) between Bhuj and Ahmedabad on 16 September 2024.

♦ The train covers 360 kilometres in 5 hours and 45 minutes and has a top speed of 110 km/h. 

♦ Namo Bharat train's special features:

♦ The first rake has been manufactured at ICF, Chennai.

♦ Vande Metro is intended to replace the existing mainline EMUs on Indian Railways, offering a metro-like experience with seating and standing options for passengers.

♦ The 12 coach train can accommodate 1,150 passengers while sitting and 2,058 standing passengers.

♦ The Vande Metro boasts an array of features, including a top speed of 130 kmph, enhanced acceleration and deceleration capabilities, and fully sealed gangways that allow for easier movement between coaches while maintaining a dust-free environment.