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Modi to inaugurate India's first 'Vande Metro' service on Monday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first "Vande Metro" service on Monday, during his two-day visit to Gujarat. The Ahmedabad-Bhuj Vande Metro, a fully unreserved air-conditioned train, will allow passengers to purchase tickets shortly before departure. Western Railway (Ahmedabad division) Public Relations Officer Pradeep Sharma, confirmed that the train can accommodate 2,058 standing and 1,150 sitting passengers.