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German Traveller’s Vande Bharat Review Goes Viral, Praises Executive-Class Comforts

The clip spotlights a domestically built train from ICF Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Overview

  • Instagram creator Alexander Welder documented what he called “India’s most modern train,” comparing the interiors to high-speed trains in Japan and China.
  • His five-and-a-half-hour Executive Chair Car trip cost ₹2,100 per person and included water, soup, snacks, a hot meal, and ice cream.
  • He highlighted rotating seats that can face the windows, unusually spacious overhead racks for large luggage, and both Indian and Western-style washrooms.
  • The video has drawn wide attention online, with Mint reporting more than 700,000 views and comments praising the value and presentation of the service.
  • Coverage explains that Vande Bharat offers Chair Car and Executive Chair Car options, with the premium class providing wider seats, extra legroom, and the rotating-seat feature.