Goa's first Vande Bharat takes off from Margao railway station

Rohan Fernandes

AND FINALLY...

Goa's first Vande Bharat Express departed from Margao railway station in South Goa at around 11 am.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Margao junction|Express train | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

...AFTER A LONG DELAY

The flag-off, which was to be held on June 3, was delayed due to the Balasore train accident in Odisha.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction|Made in India | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MAKING MEMORIES

People who came to witness the flag off happily clicked selfies and shot videos of the train at the Margao railway station.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction|people taking selfie with train | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE INTERIORS

The interiors of the fully air-conditioned train.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction|train interiors | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FLAG OFF

The train was virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was present for the flag off.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction|Chief Minister of Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TIME SAVER

According to the railway authorities, the train will help save about an hour as compared to the current fastest train on the Goa-Bombay route.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction|Premium train | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MONSOON BONANZA

Railways officials said the flag off comes at a time when the Konkan Railways route offers some of the most beautiful green vistas of the monsoon.

Goa|Vande Bharat in Goa|Madgaon Junction | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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