New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Categorical prepare connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam on Sunday by way of video conferencing.

“I’m glad to flag off Vande Bharat Categorical between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam. It’s going to improve ‘Ease of Dwelling’, increase tourism, and profit the economic system. It’s a present for the individuals of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh,” PM Modi mentioned on the event.

He mentioned Vande Bharat Categorical between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam will increase tourism and minimize down journey time.

“Vande Bharat Categorical, in a means, will join the shared tradition and shared heritage of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Vande Bharat Categorical signifies that India desires one of the best of every part. The Vande Bharat Categorical is an emblem of the resolve and potential of New India,” PM mentioned.

The Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Tradition Minister G Kishan Reddy had been bodily current at Secunderabad Railway Station at Platform No. 10 from the place the prepare departed.

That is the eighth Vande Bharat Categorical prepare launched by Indian Railways.

In keeping with the Ministry of Railways, the Vande Bharat Categorical prepare, connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam, is the primary one connecting the Telugu-speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, protecting a distance of round 700 km.

The prepare could have stoppages at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, and Vijayawada stations in Andhra Pradesh and at Khammam, Warangal and Secunderabad stations in Telangana.

The indigenously designed prepare set of Vande Bharat Categorical is supplied with state-of-the-art passenger facilities. Railways mentioned that it’ll present rail customers with a quicker, extra snug and extra handy journey expertise. (ANI)