Today, Vande Bharat trains take the spotlight, showcasing India s homegrown manufacturing prowess. In the past, Shatabdi Express trains were dubbed "desi bullet trains," offering rapid day travel between major cities. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shared insights into the genesis of Shatabdi Express during an interview, highlighting his father Madhavrao Scindia s leadership as Railway Minister. Inspired by observations from trips to Japan and France, Madhavrao Scindia introduced innovations like foil-based food service and mobile food carts on Shatabdi Express trains .