On November 8th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains at around 8:15 AM. These trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes, aiming to reduce travel time, enhance regional mobility, and promote tourism and trade.
The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will save approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. Key stops include Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho.
The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat will complete the journey in approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving nearly 1 hour. Key stops include Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, and Saharanpur.
The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat will be the fastest on its route, completing the journey in 6 hours and 40 minutes. Key stops include Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala.
The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by over 2 hours, completing the journey in 8 hours and 40 minutes.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Bharat Express: New railway service aimed at enhancing regional mobility, promoting tourism, and improving trade across several states by reducing travel time.
Varanasi: City where the Prime Minister will flag off 4 new Vande Bharat trains.
Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express: One of the new Vande Bharat Express routes, connecting Lucknow and Saharanpur, benefiting passengers from several cities in Uttar Pradesh and improving access to Haridwar.
Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express: New Vande Bharat Express route connecting Banaras and Khajuraho, linking religious and cultural destinations.
Firozpur–Delhi Vande Bharat: New Vande Bharat Express route connecting Firozpur and Delhi, aiming to strengthen connectivity between the national capital and key cities in Punjab.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Varanasi and flag off 4 new Vande
Bharat trains on 8th November
New Vande Bharat Trains to Reduce Travel Time, Enhance
Regional Mobility, and Promote Tourism and Trade Across
Several States
Posted On: 06 NOV 2025 2:48PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step towards expanding India’s modern rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi and flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on 8th
November at around 8:15 AM.
This marks another milestone in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of providing citizens with
easier, faster, and more comfortable travel through world-class railway services. The new Vande
Bharat Express trains will operate on the Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi,
and Ernakulam–Bengaluru routes. By significantly reducing travel time between major destinations,
these trains will enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the
country.
The Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat will establish direct connectivity on this route and save about 2
hours 40 minutes compared to the special trains currently in operation. The Banaras–Khajuraho
Vande Bharat Express will connect some of India’s most revered religious and cultural destinations,
including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho. This link will not only strengthen religious
and cultural tourism but also provide pilgrims and travelers with a fast, modern, and comfortable
journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho.
The Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat will cover the journey in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes,
saving nearly 1 hour of travel time. The Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express 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. By ensuring
smoother and faster intercity travel across central and western Uttar Pradesh, this service will play a
key role in enhancing connectivity and regional development.
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. This train is
expected to boost trade, tourism, and employment opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic
development of border regions and fostering greater integration with national markets.In Southern India, the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by over 2 hours,
completing the journey in 8 hours 40 minutes. The Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will
connect major IT and commercial hubs, providing professionals, students, and tourists with a faster
and more comfortable travel option. The route will promote greater economic activity and tourism
between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, supporting regional growth and collaboration.
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