16 September - Vande Metro renamed as 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail'.
India's first 'Vande Metro' train has been renamed as 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail'. The Railway Ministry has renamed 'Bhuj-Ahmedabad Vande Metro' as 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail' just before its inauguration on 16 September.The aim of the Rapid Rail is to enhance 'intercity connectivity'. It will cover the distance of 359 km from Bhuj to Ahmedabad in 5:45 hours. During this time the train will stop at 9 stations. For the general public, this metro will start from Ahmedabad on 17 September. The total fare for the journey will be Rs 455. While other metro trains cover only short distances, the Namo Bharat train will connect Ahmedabad to its surrounding cities. This special metro has all 12 AC coaches, which have seating arrangement for 1,150 passengers.
