The roar of the Vande Bharat engines echoed across the Hisar plains today as the signature blue-and-white trainset glided through the station, signaling a major upgrade in the state’s transport infrastructure.
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The Trial Performance: The train departed Hisar at 8:00 AM and reached New Delhi in approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, a drastic reduction from the current 4-hour journey on conventional express trains. The trial focused on testing the braking systems, track vibration on the Hansi-Rohtak stretch, and the functionality of onboard passenger amenities.
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Economic Impact: With Hisar being a major industrial and educational center, the Vande Bharat is expected to boost the local economy. “This is not just a train; it’s an economic corridor. It connects the entrepreneurs of Hisar to the markets of Delhi with the speed of the 21st century,” said a local MP during the trial ceremony.
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Modern Amenities: The 8-coach train features 360-degree rotating seats in Executive Class, bio-vacuum toilets, GPS-based passenger information systems, and automated doors. Railway officials confirmed that the trial was “flawless,” with the tracks recently upgraded to handle speeds of up to 130 km/h.
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Political Sentiment: BJP leaders emphasized that this project fulfills a long-standing demand of the people of Western Haryana. They noted that the electrification and double-tracking of the route were fast-tracked under the “Double Engine” government to ensure this gift reached the citizens during the festive season.
Community Sentiment
“For years, we felt that only Gurugram and Faridabad got the best connectivity. Seeing the Vande Bharat in Hisar feels like we have finally been put on the fast map of India. Being able to go to Delhi and return the same afternoon comfortably is a game-changer for my business,” said a cloth merchant from the Hisar Auto Market.
