Not Switzerland, It’s Jharkhand: Vande Bharat’s viral uphill ride through lush forests, scenic hills in drone video | Today’s news
Aerial footage of the orange-grey Vande Bharat Express passing through the forests and hills of Jharkhand has grabbed attention online after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a drone video showing the train winding through the picturesque landscape.
The video shows the train making its way through stretches of dense greenery, valleys and rugged terrain along part of the Barkakana-Ranchi rail network. The contrast between the bright orange-grey train and the surrounding green landscape makes the footage particularly striking for viewers.
The Barkakana-Ranchi railway line forms part of the route used by the Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express. Train number 22349/22350 connects Patna and Ranchi and passes through Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh Town, Barkakana and Mesra before reaching Ranchi. The service was introduced on 28 June 2023.
Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat covers about 379 km and takes about six hours to travel. It operates six days a week, with Tuesday being the non-operating day of the week, according to available timetable information.
Netizens react
Vaishnaw’s post caught the attention of social media users and viewers praised the unusual aerial view of a train passing through Jharkhand’s natural landscape.
Actor Anupam Kher was also among those who reacted to the visuals, describing the view as beautiful.
One social media user commented: “Absolutely amazing.” “We loved it! We are growing and progressing and I hope to see much more,” commented another user. Many others also praised the beauty of Jharkhand.
Another Instagram user shared that they got “goosebumps”.
The video has over 4.8 million views.
Vande Bharat crosses the Chenab Bridge in an amazing video
Recently, the Vande Bharat train crossing the iconic Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir also grabbed attention online after the railway ministry shared striking footage of the train passing over the engineering landmark.
The ministry shared the video on Thursday, September 10 with the caption “Such a good view, even scrolling has to wait”, along with the hashtags #VandeBharat and #ChenabBridge.
The footage shows the orange and gray Vande Bharat making its way across a towering railway bridge, with the train set against the rugged mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir.
Built over the Chenab River, the Chenab Bridge has become one of the most important landmarks of India’s railway infrastructure and a key part of the railway network connecting the region.
