In an exciting development, the Indian Railways is all set to introduce an eight-coach Vande Bharat Express in Uttar Pradesh.
This mini version of the semi High-Speed train is expected to connect the cities of Lucknow to Gorakhpur via Ayodhya, presenting travelers with a thrilling new option for swift intercity travel within the state.
The eagerly awaited Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur route is anticipated to be flagged off on the 7th of July. While there are high hopes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the inaugural ceremony, official confirmation from the PMO office is yet to be received, as per sources familiar with the matter.
Commuters will be delighted to know that the Vande Bharat Express will cover the distance of 302 km, traversing through Ayodhya junction, in under four hours. This remarkable feat promises to significantly reduce travel time, as the current train journey on this route takes approximately 4.30 to 5 hours.
Among the existing services, the Arunachal Superfast Express (Train no. 22411) holds the record for the shortest time between Gorakhpur and Lucknow via Gonda junction, clocking in at 4 hours and 35 minutes. Meanwhile, other trains, such as the Sapt Kranti Superfast Express (Train no. 12557) and Gorakhdham Superfast Express (Train no. 12555), take about 4 hours and 50 minutes for the same journey.
Vande Bharat Express Schedule, Routes & Time Table, Ticket Prices
While the fares and exact routes are yet to be officially announced, the railway board is expected to release this crucial information ahead of the launch, keeping the eager passengers informed.
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New Vande Bharat Express Trains
Recently, Prime Minister Modi flagged off five Vande Bharat Express trains from Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Bhopal. These five trains have strengthened connectivity in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off by the PM include the Rani Kamalapati (Bhopal)-Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express, Khajuraho-Bhopal-Indore Vande Bharat Express, Madgaon (Goa)-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, and Hatia-Patna Vande Bharat Express.
The Vande Bharat Express continues to impress with its maximum permissible speed of up to 160 kmph, allowing for faster acceleration. As the fastest passenger train on its routes, the Vande Bharat Express has completed an impressive 2,140 trips and served a total of 2,520,370 passengers from April 1, 2022, to June 21, 2023.
As the new Mini Vande Bharat Express gets ready to hit the tracks, Uttar Pradesh can look forward to a game-changing leap in connectivity, offering passengers a thrilling high-speed experience like never before.
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