Vande Bharat Makes History With Indian Railways First Live Heart Transport For Life-Saving Transplant
Indian Railways transported a live human heart on the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ahmedabad.
The organ was carried on Train No. 20901 and delivered to U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre via a green corridor.
The operation involved coordination between Indian Railways, Western Railway, RPF, Gujarat Police, and medical teams.
Ahmedabad Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash said every minute is crucial in life-saving missions.
This was the first live heart transport by Indian Railways, highlighting Vande Bharat's speed for emergency healthcare.
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