Trial Runs for Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express Begin on Sakleshpur Ghat Route
Indian Railways will begin trial runs of the Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section from August 11 to 20. The trial uses a specially modified Vande Bharat train equipped with an Automatic Emergency Braking system to ensure safety on the steep 1-in-50 gradient route, which features numerous tunnels, bridges, and sharp curves. Engineers will assess braking performance, crew operations, and overall handling before final approval for service.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 50/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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oneindia broke this story on 6 Aug, 11:06 am. Other outlets followed.