Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flag off Bhuj-Delhi Express train service
Gandhinagar, May 22
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel from Gandhinagar and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Pali, Rajasthan, virtually inaugurated the new Bhuj-Delhi Express train service.
CM expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the gift of direct rail connectivity between Kutch and New Delhi, as well as for the recent approval of the Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Rail Project, as per a release from the Gujarat CMO.
He said that Indian Railways is a vital link in the nation's transportation network and that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, the railways have undergone large-scale transformation over the past twelve years.
CM specially referred to the country's first bullet train project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail, stating that Gujarat has taken the lead in the modern railway revolution through this landmark initiative. He further added that the largest stretch of the project, spanning 348 kilometres, is being constructed in Gujarat.
Elaborating further, the CM said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pace of railway network development in Gujarat has become even more dynamic and accelerated.
In this context, CM said that since 2014, nearly 2,900 kilometres of new railway tracks have been constructed in the state. Furthermore, various railway projects worth Rs. 1.28 lakh crore are currently underway in Gujarat.
He further added that compared to 2014, Gujarat has received 29 per cent higher allocation in this year's Railway Budget, amounting to Rs. 17,366 crore.
CM further stated that the Prime Minister has gifted Gujarat five Vande Bharat trains, one Amrit Bharat, and one Namo Bharat train, along with providing railway connectivity to Ekta Nagar, enabling passengers to conveniently reach the Statue of Unity, one of the world's leading tourist destinations.
On this occasion, CM expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Prime Minister and guided by the Union Railway Minister, this Amrit Kaal of Independence will impart new momentum to the railways and contribute significantly towards Viksit Bharat.
On the occasion of the flagging off of the Bhuj-Delhi Express train at Bhuj Railway Station, Minister of State Trikam Chhanga, MP Vinod Chavda, MLAs and office bearers of Kutch district, senior railway officials, and citizens were present.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Happy to see rail connectivity improving in Kutch, but I wish they'd also look at more local trains for daily commuters. The Bhuj-Delhi express is great for long distance, but smaller towns need frequent service too.
The Ahmedabad-Dholera semi high-speed rail is a game changer! That corridor will transform regional travel. And the Rs 17,366 crore budget for Gujarat railways is no small amount. Modi ji and Vaishnaw ji are really pushing development in the state.
As someone who travels to Kutch for work, this is fantastic news. The bullet train project taking 348 km through Gujarat shows the state's central role in India's railway modernization. Looking forward to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail!
Ekta Nagar connectivity is a smart move - makes it easier for tourists to visit the Statue of Unity. But I hope they also focus on safety and punctuality. New trains are good, but old ones need maintenance too.🙏
Five Vande Bharat trains for Gujarat is impressive. The Amrit Kaal vision for railways is ambitious but necessary. Kutch deserves more development - this train is just the start. Let's hope infra projects finish on time!
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