Prime Minister Modi Launches Vande Bharat Train from Meerut to Lucknow
BJP MP Arun Govil Celebrates the New Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat train on the Meerut to Lucknow route, marking a significant development for the region. BJP MP Arun Govil expressed his excitement, stating that this new train will accelerate development and end his long ‘exile’ from train travel.
Govil said, “Today is a very historic day. Today Meerut has received such a good gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Railway Minister. It has been welcomed. This will accelerate development a lot… I have been in exile from train travel for a long time. My exile will end with this train when I go from Meerut to Lucknow.”
Prime Minister Modi highlighted that Vande Bharat represents the modern face of Indian Railways. He said, “Today, the people of UP and especially Western UP have also received good news through the Vande Bharat train on the Meerut-Lucknow route. Meerut and Western UP is the land of revolution. Today this region is witnessing a new revolution of development. Vande Bharat is the new face of the modern Indian Railways. Today, there is a demand for Vande Bharat in the city, on every route. The advent of high-speed trains gives people the confidence to expand their business, employment and their dreams. Today 102 Vande Bharat railway services are operating across the country.”
The Meerut City – Lucknow Vande Bharat will help passengers save around 1 hour in comparison to the current fastest train between the two cities. Likewise, the Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil Vande Bharat and Madurai – Bengaluru Vande Bharat trains will cover the journey saving more than 2 hours and around 1 hour 30 mins respectively. These new Vande Bharat trains shall provide the people of the region with the world-class means to travel with speed and comfort and will cater to three states – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
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Prime Minister Modi -: Prime Minister Modi is the leader of India. He makes important decisions for the country.
Vande Bharat train -: The Vande Bharat train is a fast and modern train in India. It is designed to make travel quicker and more comfortable.
Meerut -: Meerut is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is known for its historical significance.
Lucknow -: Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, a state in India. It is famous for its culture and history.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. An MP is a person who has been elected to represent people in the Parliament.
Arun Govil -: Arun Govil is an actor and a politician in India. He is known for playing Lord Ram in a famous TV show.
exile -: Exile means being away from home or not being able to do something for a long time. Here, it means Arun Govil hasn’t traveled by train for a long time.
Indian Railways -: Indian Railways is the government-owned railway company in India. It operates most of the trains in the country.
Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is the most populous state in the country.
Tamil Nadu -: Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India. It is known for its temples and rich culture.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in southern India. It is famous for its technology industry and historical sites.
