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Vande Bharat Express Successfully Transports Beating Heart in First for Indian Railways

The live donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, marking a historic milestone in organ transportation.

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Vande Bharat Express Successfully Transports Beating Heart in First for Indian Railways

Ahmedabad: In a landmark achievement for India's healthcare and railway sectors, Indian Railways has successfully completed the country's first-ever transportation of a live donor heart using a train.

The beating heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, ensuring its timely delivery for a life-saving transplant procedure.

The operation demonstrated the potential of India's high-speed rail network in supporting emergency medical services, where every minute is crucial for preserving donated organs. The seamless coordination between medical teams, railway authorities, and local officials ensured the heart reached its destination within the critical time window.

The successful mission is being hailed as a major breakthrough in organ transportation, showcasing how the Vande Bharat network can play a vital role in saving lives by enabling faster and more efficient movement of organs across cities.

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