Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a visit to Poland. Following this, PM Modi will be travelling to Ukraine on August 23. However, instead of taking a flight to Kiev, he is travelling from Poland to Ukraine on a special train.
The train, known as Train Force One is known for its luxury facilities and world class service. Interestingly, PM Modi will undertake this 20-hour overnight train journey for his seven-hour long visit to the Ukrainian capital.
The reason behind this long train journey is that all airports in Ukraine are closed owing to the Russia-Ukraine war. Hence, travel by train is considered to be a safe option.
Prime Minister Modi will leave for Kyiv Thursday evening, as per Indian time. During his visit to Ukraine, PM Modi will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It is expected that important defense deals will also be signed between the two countries during PM Modi’s visit.
PM Modi is not the only person to travel to Ukraine by Train Force One. Several other international personalities have traveled by this train during the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Earlier, US President Joe Biden has traveled to Ukraine by this special train. In 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron as well as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has travelled to Ukraine by this train.
Originally built in 2014 for tourists in Crimea, this train has a beautiful, modern interior, which looks like a high-end hotel on wheels. The train features a large table for important meetings, a plush sofa and a wall-mounted TV. Arrangements have also been made for sleeping and resting.
The train has advanced security measures to protect its VIP passengers. From armored windows to secure communication systems, Train Force One is designed to handle the most challenging scenarios. The train is equipped with surveillance systems, a secure communication network and a dedicated team of security personnel.
Modi, who is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelenskyy, has said that he will share with the Ukrainian leader perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict.
PM Modi’s visit to Kyiv comes nearly six weeks after his high-profile trip to Moscow which triggered criticism from the US and some of its Western allies.
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