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Namo Bharat Rapid Trains To Roll Out In Bengaluru Soon, Set To Link Mysuru, Tumakuru
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Namo Bharat trains will soon be introduced in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance connectivity between the city and its neighboring towns.The minister stated that the government is planning to launch these semi-high-speed trains between Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.
The Namo Bharat trains, being manufactured at Bengaluru's Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), are designed to reduce travel time and enhance connectivity between the suburbs and the main city. The introduction of these trains is part of Indian Railways' broader strategy to improve commuter experience.
"Bengaluru is growing at a tremendous pace, and our government is committed to making train transport efficient in the tech capital," Vaishnaw said. Along with the suburban rail project, we are also planning to introduce brand-new Namo Bharat trains in the city. These trains will provide a convenient and efficient mode of transportation between Bengaluru and surrounding cities."
The minister also highlighted that the new train services would help alleviate the increasing traffic issues in Karnataka's capital, reports Hindustan Times.
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