PM Modi Flags Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains from Varanasi, Boosting Connectivity Across India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh today. Mr. Modi flagged off the Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat train from Varanasi Railway Station, along with three other Vande Bharat trains virtually. They will operate on the Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi said, these Vande Bharat trains will enhance connectivity and provide greater comfort to citizens. He highlighted that these trains will reduce travel time, enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the event.

The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will establish direct connectivity on this route, saving approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to the special trains currently in operation. It will connect some of India’s most revered religious and cultural destinations, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho.

The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat will cover the journey in approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving nearly 1 hour of travel time. It will greatly benefit passengers from Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, and Saharanpur, while also improving access to the holy city of Haridwar via Roorkee. The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat will be the fastest train on this route, completing the journey in just 6 hours 40 minutes. The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express will strengthen connectivity between the national capital and key cities in Punjab, including Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala.

In Southern India, the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by over 2 hours, completing the journey in 8 hours and 40 minutes. It will connect major IT and commercial hubs, providing professionals, students, and tourists with a faster and more comfortable travel option. The Prime Minister reached his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, last evening. Upon Mr. Modi’s arrival, the people of the city and party workers gave him a grand welcome.