Train 18  

We woke up to news items with headlines reading, 'India's fastest train, Vande Bharat Express breaks down a day after launch' which left us shocked. However, within a few seconds, I realised that the allegation was coming from the 'usual suspects'.

The headlights of the train are powerful enough to pierce through fog, the driver said, adding he is still learning the other weather-adjustment mechanisms Vande Bharat Express is equipped with

On Friday, Prime Minister Modi will flag off Train 18, renamed as Vande Bharat Express, which will cruise between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160 km/h

During a meeting, it was pointed out that there was no place in the train to keep food which was to be served to passengers during the journey.

Train 18 is unique not only because it is India’s first engine-less rail travel, but also it has some unique features GPS-based passenger information system and in-built climate control system
 

The Rs 100-crore train ,driven by a self-propulsion module, is the first long-distance train without a separate locomotive or engine.