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Now even foreign guests are amazed by Vande Bharat: PM Modi

Varanasi, Nov 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his visit to Kashi, dedicated four new Vande Bharat Express trains to the nation from Varanasi Railway Station on Saturday. The entire station was adorned for the occasion, marking a vibrant celebration of India’s growing railway modernisation.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi described Vande Bharat as “a train made by Indians, for Indians, and of Indians,” adding that it fills every Indian with pride. He noted that even foreign passengers are astonished by the quality and innovation of Vande Bharat trains.
“Today, Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat, and Amrit Bharat are laying the foundation for the coming generation. These are trains made in India — they are the strength of our country. Foreigners are now amazed by Vande Bharat,” he said.
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