| 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 | 1 |
| 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).[1][2] RCF Kapurthala, had rolled out the first Basic Unit (4 coaches) of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in April 2024.[3] This train will be part of the 'Make in India' initiative by the Government of India and entered commercial service in September 2024.
- ^ "India's first Vande Metro renamed Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: All you need to know". The Indian Express. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "RCF to roll out first prototype of Vande Metro coach by April: S Srinivas". Business Standard. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "1st Vande Metro: AMAZING PICS! First look revealed – See PHOTOS". 3 April 2024.