New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India is gearing up for a major leap in railway modernization with plans to launch Vande Bharat 4.0 and Amrit Bharat 4.0, next-generation train systems designed to match and even surpass global standards. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the upcoming railway advancements during the inauguration of the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025.

At the heart of this push is Vande Bharat 4.0, envisioned as a benchmark for world-class technology and passenger comfort. "We must reimagine our Vande Bharat service and come with a totally new technology which should benchmark on all parameters with the best in the world," Vaishnaw said. The upgraded train will focus on improved toile...