Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express train between Nanded and Mumbai on Tuesday. He called it a major step towards prosperity for the Marathwada region, reported the PTI.

CM Fadnavis flagged off the train service through video conferencing from Mumbai, while a formal event took place at Nanded railway station.

Fadnavis said that Nanded, a key religious place for Sikhs, will now have faster and more comfortable travel options. The new train will save around two hours of travel time compared to existing trains.