NewzVille Desk
The Vande Bharat Express, currently running between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, will be extended up to Jammu Tawi from April 30.
Informing it on social media, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, wrote, “Good news for Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express travellers! Another gift from the Narendra Modi government for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.”
He also informed that the number of coaches has been increased to 20 from the previous 8 coaches, significantly increasing the capacity of the train.
Meanwhile, the Indian Railways has introduced a specially designed ‘Vande Bharat’ train for the Jammu-Srinagar rail section.
This train not only retains its signature semi-high-speed capability but also incorporates, for the first time, ‘winterisation’ technology that enables it to operate smoothly even in sub-zero temperatures.
In view of the snowy weather conditions in Jammu & Kashmir, several state-of-the-art heating systems have been integrated into this Vande Bharat Express.
For the first time in Indian Railways, ‘self-regulating heating cables’ have been used to prevent water pipelines from freezing.
An ‘embedded heating element’ has been installed within the main windshield located in front of the driver’s cabin.
This technology will prevent the windshield from fogging up during fog and snowfall, thereby ensuring clear visibility for the driver. This marks a first-of-its-kind initiative within the Indian Railways network.
