Bhopal-Indore Vande Bharat Express Receives Poor Response on Day 1
The Bhopal-Indore Vande Bharat Express, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, received a poor response on its first day of operation. Only 47 passengers traveled in the 530-seat train, which has a travel time of just two hours and 15 minutes.
The low passenger numbers were expected by some experts, who pointed to the short distance between Bhopal and Indore and the relatively high fare of the Vande Bharat Express. The train ticket costs Rs 810 for a one-way trip, which is more than twice the cost of a ticket on the Intercity Express, which also travels between Bhopal and Indore.
The Indian Railways has said that it will review the fare of the Vande Bharat Express in light of the low passenger numbers. However, it is unclear whether a reduction in the fare will be enough to attract more passengers to the train.
The poor response to the Bhopal-Indore Vande Bharat Express is a setback for the Indian Railways, which had hoped that the train would be a popular option for passengers traveling between the two cities. The train is one of several Vande Bharat Express trains that have been introduced in India in recent years. The trains are designed to offer a high-speed, comfortable travel experience, but they have not been as popular as the Indian Railways had hoped.
The low passenger numbers on the Bhopal-Indore Vande Bharat Express are a reminder of the challenges that the Indian Railways faces in attracting passengers to its trains. The railways is facing increasing competition from private airlines and bus operators, and it needs to find ways to offer passengers a more attractive travel experience.
The Indian Railways has said that it is committed to improving the services on its trains. The railways has introduced a number of new initiatives in recent years, such as the introduction of Wi-Fi on trains and the provision of more comfortable seats. However, it remains to be seen whether these initiatives will be enough to attract more passengers to the railways.
