Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ukraine on Train Force One, a luxury train service used by other world leaders to safely reach Kyiv during the ongoing war. This 10-hour train journey symbolizes India's diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine conflict. The train, originally intended for tourists, was repurposed for VIP...
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transportation after the Russian invasion. It features executive-level amenities and rigorous security measures. PM Modi's visit aims to demonstrate India's neutrality and promote peaceful resolution while navigating complex diplomatic relations with both Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian railway system, under immense pressure, has maintained reliable train services despite constant threats and disruptions. The train's journey embodies the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the importance of diplomatic engagement in times of crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ukraine on August 23rd, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in over 30 years. He will take the same overnight train from Poland to Kyiv that US President Joe Biden used in February 2023. This train, dubbed 'Rail Force One,' is used...
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by world leaders visiting Ukraine due to the closed airspace and challenging road conditions. The train service is operated by Ukrainian Railways and has been utilized by various international leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Air India has announced that it will use its new A350-900 aircraft on long-haul international flights. The first route will be Delhi-London Heathrow, starting on September 1, 2024, with two daily flights. From November 1, 2024, the A350-900 will operate flights between Delhi and New York JFK. Flights to...
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Newark will begin on January 2, 2025. Air India's A350-900s will be the first to feature the airline's Premium Economy class on these routes, offering 24 wider seats with extra legroom. The A350s will also feature upgraded cabins, including new seats, inflight entertainment systems, and soft products. This will mean 60% of Air India's flights to the US will have new or upgraded cabins. Air India is currently using its Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER aircraft for its US routes, which also feature upgraded interiors, and the airline plans to eventually replace these legacy aircraft with newer ones. The A350-900s will be deployed to London, New York JFK, and Newark, replacing existing aircraft on those routes, and all six A350-900s will be utilized on these routes.

A new passenger train service between Siwan and Samastipur, train numbers 55122 and 55121, commenced operations on June 24, 2024. The train departs from Siwan at 4:00 AM, reaching Samastipur at 12:30 PM. The return journey, train number 55121, leaves Samastipur at 4:00 PM, arriving in Siwan at 11:45 PM. The...
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train makes stops at various stations including Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, and several others. Local dignitaries, residents, and passengers welcomed the train's inaugural run with sweets and celebrations.