New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- A German traveller exploring India has caught the internet's attention after sharing his surprisingly enthusiastic review of a Vande Bharat Express journey. His Instagram video, which has now racked up over 700,000 views, compares India's semi-high-speed train to the sleek rail systems of Japan and China-prompting a wave of praise from Indian users.

Alexander Welder, who is documenting his trip across the country, posted a video titled "Taking a ride on India's most modern train". In it, he and his companion take viewers through their five-and-a-half-hour executive class journey, which cost Rs.2,100 per person-including meals.

"Today, we're taking a journey on what is considered India's most modern train, the Vande...