Indian Railways to launch 4 new Vande Bharat trains on key routes
Indian Railways launched 4 new Vande Bharat Express that connects Varanasi, Banda and Khajuraho and the major convenience that it reduces the travel time by five hours. This elevates the tourism in Budelkhand region.This region is set to perceive the new era of rail connectivity and the Prime Minister rolled out a new Vande Bharat Express train between Banaras and Khajuraho on November 7. This semi high speed train will cross through key stations such as Banda, Mahoba, Chitrakot Dham and Prayagraj to provide the best faster and comfortable travel options to the passengers.
These train routes not only fortify the connectivity but also elevate the tourism in the divine town of Uttar Pradesh and the classic history of Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi set to give them another major development for the people of Bundelkhand as a Vande Bharat express after giving them the Bundelkhand Expressway in 2022. The train will offer the best comfort and convenience to the passengers of Bundelkhand and still this route has had limited connectivity with the most religious and major cities like Varanasi.
Indian Railways Train schedule of Vande Bharat Express-
The official schedule as per the Railway Ministry’s, Train No. 26422, the Banaras- Khajurao Vande Bharat Express, the departure time is 05:25 AM, and arrival time at Khajurao at 01:10 PM. The return journey train number 26421 will depart Khajurao at 03:20 PM and reach Banaras at 11PM.
Stations Halts and Timings:
Banaras – Departure 5:25 AM
Vindhyachal – 6:55 AM
Prayagraj Chheoki – 8:00 AM
Chitrakoot Dham – 10:05 AM
Banda – 11:08 AM
Mahoba – 12:08 PM
Khajuraho – Arrival 1:10 PM
This train runs six days in a week and Thursday is not active as it goes for maintenance. If you planning your journey it is necessary to know the Train schedule and that leads to convenient journey.
As per the Officials-
The new routes of Vande Bharat will significantly amplify the tourism in Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Khajuraho, and Banaras as we are aware of the diverse culture, religiously rich and the best historical heritage. These train between stations where the development happens with the launch of Vande Bharat Express. Only in five hours it’s an opportunity for the passengers as it offers the faster travel time and travellers can complete the trip from Banaras- Khajuraho. It is much better as it took much longer than earlier.
Manoj Kumar Shivhare, Station Manager of Banda Railway Station, quote,
It’s a kind of dignity for Bundelkhand as the Vande Bharat Express will run through Banda. Preparations for the launch are already underway and inaugurations are expected to be done by 7 November. Travel becomes more comfortable and elevates tourism in this region.
It’s been so long, Budelkhan Express was the only crucial train connecting the region to Banaras. To improve the connectivity, infrastructure and tourism, Indian Railways launched the Vande Bharat Express.