Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first 9,000 horsepower locomotive engine during his visit to Gujarat on Monday. He also launched a state-of-the-art locomotive manufacturing unit and a rolling stock workshop, marking a significant milestone in India’s railway infrastructure (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-05-27 05:06 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
PM Modi flagged off the Ahmedabad-Veraval Vande Bharat service and the Valsad-Dahod Express train, announcing that the state-of-the-art Vande Bharat trains are now running on 70 routes across the country
The newly launched Vande Bharat service between Sabarmati station in Ahmedabad and Veraval station will greatly benefit devotees traveling to the famous Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district. PM Modi also announced that Gujarat has achieved 100 percent electrification of its railway lines
The Prime Minister said that at one point, India relied on importing locomotives and coaches from other countries. Today, the nation has advanced to manufacturing them domestically and even exporting them globally
Modi addressed a public gathering near Dahod town, a tribal-dominated region in Gujarat. Highlighting years of neglect in the area, he emphasized that both the BJP government at the Centre and in Gujarat have worked consistently to ensure development reaches the local population
The projects cover crucial sectors including Kandla Port infrastructure, solar energy, power transmission, and the development of roads and buildings, according to the official release
Taking to his X platform, PM Modi stated that visiting Dahod is always a special experience. The projects launched today will significantly boost rail infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and drive the region's economic growth
