<p>The ministry of railways has decided to operate at least one Vande Bharat train in all the states, except some northeastern states, by mid next month.</p>.<p>At present, 18 Vande Bharat are under operation covering 22 states and Union Territories. The railways would soon to start on Mumbai-Goa and Ranchi-Patna routes. Latest train was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi between New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati route in Assam.</p>.<p>For remaining states, the railways is planning a faster rollout of semi-high speed trains. Since many northeastern states do not have a 100% electrified network, operation of these trains would be difficult, said a railways official.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/pm-modi-flags-off-assams-first-vande-bharat-express-from-guwahati-to-new-jalpaiguri-1222951.html" target="_blank">PM Modi flags off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri</a></strong></p>.<p>Vande Bharat trains are designed with a top speed of 160 kmph but they will run at a speed of up to 130 kmph according to track capacity.</p>.<p>Old tracks were designed to support speeds between 70 and 80 kmph. The railways is also upgrading 25,000-35,000 km of tracks to support speeds of 110 kmph, 130 kmph and 160 kmph.</p>.<p>Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently said that by 2027-28, 20,000-30,000 km of track will be capable of running Vande Bharat trains at a speed of 160 kmph, and added that railway overhead power lines are also being upgraded to support high speed trains.</p>.<p>“Very unique design has been developed for fencing. The height is about five feet and it has two horizontal barriers. It has been installed on a stretch of about 250 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and there has been zero-cattle casualty since the time it was installed. We are working on all the factors for high-speed trains,” the minister said.</p>
<p>The ministry of railways has decided to operate at least one Vande Bharat train in all the states, except some northeastern states, by mid next month.</p>.<p>At present, 18 Vande Bharat are under operation covering 22 states and Union Territories. The railways would soon to start on Mumbai-Goa and Ranchi-Patna routes. Latest train was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi between New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati route in Assam.</p>.<p>For remaining states, the railways is planning a faster rollout of semi-high speed trains. Since many northeastern states do not have a 100% electrified network, operation of these trains would be difficult, said a railways official.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/pm-modi-flags-off-assams-first-vande-bharat-express-from-guwahati-to-new-jalpaiguri-1222951.html" target="_blank">PM Modi flags off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri</a></strong></p>.<p>Vande Bharat trains are designed with a top speed of 160 kmph but they will run at a speed of up to 130 kmph according to track capacity.</p>.<p>Old tracks were designed to support speeds between 70 and 80 kmph. The railways is also upgrading 25,000-35,000 km of tracks to support speeds of 110 kmph, 130 kmph and 160 kmph.</p>.<p>Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently said that by 2027-28, 20,000-30,000 km of track will be capable of running Vande Bharat trains at a speed of 160 kmph, and added that railway overhead power lines are also being upgraded to support high speed trains.</p>.<p>“Very unique design has been developed for fencing. The height is about five feet and it has two horizontal barriers. It has been installed on a stretch of about 250 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and there has been zero-cattle casualty since the time it was installed. We are working on all the factors for high-speed trains,” the minister said.</p>
