9 years ago
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission in Bihar, saying that over eight lakh toilets were built in the state in last week alone. "I salute the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi present inside every individual today. Those who say that history does not repeat itself, can come here and see this picture of mass movement," PM Modi said while addressing 20,000 "Swacchagrahis" or cleanliness ambassadors who have been camping in Motihari to take part in today's programme. PM also flagged off the first run of the Champaran Humsafar Express, connecting Katihar and Old Delhi. Champaran Humsafar Express will facilitate faster, safer and comfortable journey experience for the common man of North Bihar. The train will run bi-weekly - Tuesdays and Fridays -- covering a distance of 1,383 km.
Developed at Madhepura's Electric Locomotive Factory, the high-speed train is the first big Make-in-India project completed by Alstom of France. The electric locomotive, with a 12,000 horsepower engine, will have a maximum speed of 120 km per hour, according to Alstom.
Developed at Madhepura's Electric Locomotive Factory, the high-speed train is the first big Make-in-India project completed by Alstom of France. The electric locomotive, with a 12,000 horsepower engine, will have a maximum speed of 120 km per hour, according to Alstom.