Indian Railways aims to roll out several modern trains in the upcoming financial year - from more Vande Bharat sleeper trains to NaMo Bharat trains (Vande Metro), Amrit Bharat trains for common man and more. In an interview with Times of India Online, ICF GM U Subba Rao shares exclusive details:
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