Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate New Vande Bharat Express Services on November 8

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on November 8 and inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains. This move is considered a significant milestone in the expansion of the country's modern railway network. According to officials, the initiative aims to provide passengers with faster, safer, and more comfortable travel. Vande Bharat: 20 coaches will be added to Anand Vihar-Ayodhya Vande Bharat Express New Vande Bharat Express Trains and Their Routes Varanasi–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express This train connects major religious and cultural sites such as Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho. Travel time will be reduced by approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to existing special trains. [caption id="attachment_160929" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Routes include Ranchi–Delhi, Ranchi–Pune, Ranchi–Varanasi, and others.[/caption] This service will promote religious and cultural tourism and provide comfortable travel for pilgrims and tourists. Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express This train connects Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, and Saharanpur. The travel time will be approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving about 1 hour. This service will ensure better connectivity in central and western Uttar Pradesh and provide easier access to religious sites, including Haridwar. Firozpur–Delhi Vande Bharat Express This train connects Delhi and major cities in Punjab such as Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala. The travel time will be only 6 hours and 40 minutes, making it the fastest train on this route. This service will help boost trade, tourism, and employment opportunities and contribute to the economic development of border areas. Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express This train will reduce the travel time between Ernakulam and Bengaluru by more than 2 hours to 8 hours and 40 minutes. This service will provide faster and more comfortable travel for students, professionals, and tourists, connecting IT and commercial hubs. Indian Railways: Six new Vande Bharat trains proposed for Jharkhand? Check routes It will boost economic activities and tourism between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Significance of Vande Bharat Express All the new trains will ensure faster and safer travel between major cities and religious sites. These trains will help boost tourism, trade, and employment opportunities. This will strengthen regional connectivity and accelerate economic development. Passengers will have access to comfortable, modern, and world-class railway services.