PM Modi to take 20 hours train to Ukraine on a protected train called 'Train Force One'

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Published: August 22,2024 03:26 PM
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PM Modi to take 20 hours train to Ukraine on a protected train called 'Train Force One'

August 22, 2024: At the moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling in Poland. After this, PM Modi will be heading to Ukraine on August 23. Nevertheless, instead of flying to Kyiv, he is journeying from Poland to Ukraine aboard a unique train. The luxury facilities and top-notch service of Train Force One are well-known. It is interesting that PM Modi will take a 20-hour overnight train ride for his seven-hour trip to the Ukrainian capital.



The c’use of this extended train trip is due to the fact that all Ukrainian airports are shut down because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Therefore, train travel is viewed as a secure choice.



Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to depart for Kyiv Thursday evening, according to Indian time. While in Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi will have a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During Prime Minister Modi’s visit, it is anticipated that significant defense agreements will be finalized between the two nations.



Others besides PM Modi have also traveled to Ukraine using Train Force One. Numerous other global figures have used this train while the Ukraine-Russia conflict continues. Before, the special train transported US President Joe Biden to Ukraine. During 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron, along with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, journeyed to Ukraine on this train. Initially designed for tourists in Crimea back in 2014, this train boasts a luxurious and contemporary interior resembling a high-class hotel on wheels. The train has a spacious table for important meetings, a luxurious sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall. Provision has also been made for sleeping and resting.The train has enhanced security measures in place to safeguard its VIP passengers. Train Force One is equipped with tough windows and reliable communication systems to manage difficult situations.