Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Vande Bharat Express, which he flagged off virtually from New Delhi a few hours ago, is a symbol of 'New India’s capability and resolve”.

“It is a symbol of that India which has chosen the path of rapid development.” Modi said in his address before flagging off the train.

The PM highlighted that the train reflects an India which is eager towards its dreams and aspirations, an India that wants to achieve its goal, an India that strives for excellence, an India that wants to deliver the best to its citizens, and an India that has broken the shackles of the mentality of slavery and heading towards atmanirbhar Bharat.

This train will be the eighth Vande Bharat Express to be introduced by Indian Railways and will be the first one connecting the two Telugu-speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, covering a distance of around 700 km. It will have stoppages at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada stations in Andhra Pradesh and at Khammam, Warangal and Secunderabad stations in Telangana.

Modi noted the festivities and said that in this auspicious atmosphere, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are getting a grand gift which will connect the shared heritage of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

He congratulated the people of the two states on the occasion and also paid tributes to the armed forces on Army Day and said that the Indian Army is known for its bravery and professionalism.

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