182K views · 311 shares | Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday declared that the test runs and inspection of India’s first indigenously manufactured semi-high speed train – Train 18 have been completed. Train 18 will start its commercial operation between New Delhi and Varanasi via Kanpur and Prayagraj and will cover the distance (800 km) within 8 hours. | The Times of India | Facebook

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Indian Railways will open online reservations for 15 routes starting 4pm on Monday. To ensure strict compliance of social distancing norms not all seats will be made available for booking. The trains are scheduled to run on May 12 from New Delhi railway station. These trains will require all passengers to undergo thermal screening, with only asymptomatic passengers boarding the trains. Those who earlier booked tickets to travel during this period cannot board these trains. | The Times of India