Vande Metro train renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail -- to run between Bhuj and Ahmedabad in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail today. 
The train will enhance connectivity between Bhuj to Ahmedabad and will cover 359 km in nearly six hours. \

The train will enhance connectivity between Bhuj and Ahmedabad and will cover 359 km in 5.45 hours.

For the public, the regular service will start on September 17 from Ahmedabad. The total journey will cost Rs 455. Sept 17th is Prime Minister Modi's birthday too. 

While the other metros cover only short distances, Namo Bharat trains will connect the heart of Ahmedabad with its peripheral cities.

Featuring 12 coaches with seating for 1,150 passengers, the Rapid Rail offers a host of innovative features.

A significant upgrade, according to the Ministry, from traditional suburban trains and metro coaches is its modular design that includes ejector-based vacuum evacuation toilets. The train will offer faster journeys between mid-distance cities. Its rapid acceleration and deceleration contribute to efficient travel while driving cabs at both ends eliminates turnaround time.