From Gandhinagar to Bombay.

The country's Vande Bharat Express train was rolled out by the Prime Minister yesterday. A game changer in the country's internal communications and connectivity. Let's look into the fact file of the Vande Bharat Express. Train no.20901 was flagged of from Gandhinagar.

Fact file

* 6 days a week

* 16 coaches

* Reaches 160 kmph in just 140 seconds

* Its commercial run began from today, 01 Oct

Indigenously Built Marvel

* Is indigenously designed semi-high speed self propelled train set

* Kavach technology - the indigenously developed train collision avoidance system is part of this train.

Flood Proof

The train has better flood proofing for under-slung electrical equipment that will withstand floods up to a height of 650 mm.

On Deck Services

* Coach Control Management system for monitoring air-conditioning, communication and feedback to control center/maintenance staff through GSM/GPRS.

* Passenger information and infotainment systems in every coach.

Aircraft-like Amenities

* Advanced safety features.

* Automatic entry and exit doors.

* Reclining facility and comfortable seats.

* Attendant call buttons

* Emergency talk-back units.

* Bio-toilets.

Fares

Executive chair car          Rs.2,505/-

Chair car                          Rs. 1,385/-

Timings

Departure Bombay Central                   0600 hrs.

Arrive Gandhinagar                              1230 hrs.

Departure Gandhinagar                         1405 hrs.

Arrive Bombay                                      2035 hrs.

Tailpiece.

Got up around a quarter past 6, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. 

The maid went about her work as usual.

Participated in the 588th episode of Aazhchakkoottam : "The Global Relevance of Gandhian Economic Thoughts" by PJ Antony, Executive Editor, Jeevan TV. An absorbing interaction and I'd to wind up as Maman was not available due to a tardy connection.

A quiet Saturday.