July 31, 2026 8:26 PM

Indian Railways transports India’s first live donor heart by train, Vande Bharat completes life-saving mission

Indian Railways has successfully transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country's history, marking a significant milestone in emergency medical logistics and showcasing the potential of the rail network in supporting life-saving healthcare services. The donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, enabling its timely delivery for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Card...