Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
| Namo Bharat Rapid Rail | |
|---|---|
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on its trial run | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| Status | Operating |
| Predecessor | MEMU |
| Website | indianrail |
| Route | |
| Distance travelled | 100–250 km (62–155 mi) |
| Line(s) used | 2 |
| On-board services | |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Wide windows |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Other facilities | |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum) |
| Average length | 8–16 Coaches |
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (also referred to as Vande Metro) is a short-distance service that operates on an inter-city rail network to connect major cities within a distance of around 100–250 km (62–155 mi). The Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala had rolled out the first Basic Unit (4 coaches) of the train in April 2024. This train is part of the 'Make in India' initiative by the Government of India and entered commercial service in September 2024.