India's vast railway network has always been a crucial part of its infrastructure, but it wasn’t until 2019 that the country joined the high-speed revolution with the Vande Bharat Express. Reaching speeds of up to 99 miles per hour (160km/h), the train first connected New Delhi with the sacred city of Varanasi on the River Ganges.

Now, it operates on 50 routes nationwide, offering faster travel between major cities. In 2023, the trains got a fresh look, trading their original blue and white design for a sleek orange and grey livery.

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