Vande Bharat Express train completes inaugural run from Delhi to Varanasi

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New Delhi : India’s first semi high speed train Vande Bharat Express train successfully completed its inaugural run from Delhi to Varanasi on February 15, 2019. It is scheduled to start its commercial run from February 17, 2019, from Delhi.

During the transportation back from Varanasi, it was stopped at Chamraula station of National Capital Region, about 18 km after crossing Tundla station. There was an issue of communication between the last basic unit of 4 coaches and the rest of the train probably due to some external hit. Thereafter, safety features in the train applied brakes. The train was checked for faults and moved to Delhi.

The train has been examined in New Delhi maintenance depot to rectify the defect in communication that occurred enroute. All other systems of the train have also been thoroughly examined. The train will be able to run as per schedule on February 17, according to a PIB release.