The Indian Railways is preparing to launch a Vande Bharat Express train on the Saharsa-Mansi rail line in Bihar. To accommodate the high-speed train, a new panel is being installed on the line, which will require a temporary block of the track from September 26th. The new panel is part of...
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a larger plan to run Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains on this 40 km stretch, which will involve track upgrades to allow speeds of 130-160 km/h. The project is expected to be completed by 2025 and will involve a tender for a new track. Local residents are pleased with the prospect of having a Vande Bharat train running through their area.