The seventy-first Vande Bharat train in the country was virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Siwan on Friday.

The newly inaugurated Vande Bharat will reduce travel time between Patliputra and Gorakhpur by at least two hours, offering a convenient journey to commuters, the Railway Ministry stated.

The train's inaugural run began around 1 pm on Friday from Patliputra station in Patna amidst cheers and celebrations.