Vande Metro Exclusive First Look: What’s Special About Indian Railways New Train For Unreserved Passengers? Check Top 10 Features & Images

Vande Metro train features: Vande Metro, a new train by Indian Railways for the common man, is all set to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on September 16. So, what is Vande Metro or Vande Bharat Metro as it is commonly called? What does the new train look like and what will be its route and features? Vande Metro trains for the unreserved passengers are being introduced for faster and more comfortable short distance intercity travel. TOI brings you an exclusive first look of the Vande Metro train ahead of its launch. Take a look at Vande Metro’s top features and images:

Vande Metro will be capable of attaining a maximum speed of 130 kmph. Like the Vande Bharat trains, the Vande Metro will also have faster acceleration and deceleration, reducing the overall travel time.

Vande Metro passenger capacity: Indian Railways officials told TOI that the 16 coach Vande Metro will be able to seat 1,150 passengers. Additionally, 2,058 passengers will be able to travel standing in the train.

Vande Metro Automatic Doors: Similar to metro trains, Indian Railways' Vande Metro train will also have automatic entry/exit doors for passengers. Each Vande Metro coach will have 4 automatic doors.

Vande Metro Features: The new Vande Metro coaches will have light aluminium racks for passengers to keep their luggage. The train will also have mobile charging sockets for the convenience of passengers.

Vande Metro is a fully air-conditioned train for the common man. The driver cabin at each end of the train is also air-conditioned. The train will have continuous LED lighting and wide panoramic windows.

Vande Metro Interior: The new Vande Metro train has CCTV cameras, Public information systems with LCD displays and route indicator displays as well for the safety and convenience of passengers.

Vande Metro Toilets: The new train will have bio-vacuum toilets similar to Vande Bharat Express trains. The modular toilets have automatic hand dryers. The train will also have a disabled-friendly toilet, as seen in the image.

Vande Metro Safety: The Vande Metro coaches have emergency talk back units so that passengers can easily contact the loco pilot in case of any untoward incident. The Vande Metro also has an automatic fire detection and alarm system.

Vande Metro Kavach: Similar to Vande Bharat trains, the new Vande Metro trains too will come equipped with the indigenous Kavach anti train collision system for the safety of passengers.

Vande Metro Special Features: Given that Vande Metro is built on the Vande Bharat platform, the gangways to move between coaches will be fully sealed. This helps retain the air conditioning better and also allows for a dust free environment.

Vande Metro Route: The first Vande Metro train, manufactured at the ICF, Chennai, is being launched on the Bhuj-Ahmedabad route in Gujarat. It will stop at Sabarmati, Chandoliya, Viramgam, Dhrangadhra, Halvad, Samakhiali, Bhachau, Gandhidham, Anjar, Bhuj en route.