Modi to flag off three Amrit Bharat Express trains in Kerala on January 23

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a MEMU passenger train in Kerala on January 23rd to enhance regional connectivity.

Background

The Railway Ministry allotted four new trains for Kerala: three Amrit Bharat Express trains (Nagercoil-Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram, and Thiruvananthapuram-Hyderabad) and one Guruvayur-Thrissur MEMU passenger train. The Amrit Bharat Express trains will operate weekly, while the MEMU service will operate daily.

Facts for Prelims

• FactAmrit Bharat Express trains will operate on a weekly basis.
• FactThe Guruvayur-Thrissur passenger train is a MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) service operating daily.
• FactAmrit Bharat Express trains feature a design similar to Vande Bharat trains but operate at lower speeds due to safety regulations.
• PlaceThe trains will be flagged off in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the expansion of express train networks like Amrit Bharat Express contributes to regional economic integration and last-mile connectivity in states like Kerala.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Logistical efficiency: Balancing high-speed aesthetics with state-specific safety speed restrictions
• Regional connectivity: Enhancing multi-modal transport links between Kerala and major hubs like Hyderabad and Mangaluru

Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Infrastructure Development · Railway Modernization · Last-mile Connectivity

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