- It is India’s first indigenously designed locomotive-less (engine less) train.
- It breached the 180 kmph speed limit during test run.
- It is called Vande Bharat Express.
- It will become the country’s fastest train.
- It will be replacing current 30-year-old Shatabdi Express. Thus it is touted as next generation Shatabdi Express.
- It will be first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine).
- It will ply between Delhi and Varanasi.