The second Vande Bharat Express train passing through Barkakana, Jharkhand, was welcomed with much fanfare on Sunday. The Tata-Patna-Tata Vande Bharat train was greeted with cheers and traditional music when it arrived at Barkakana Junction. Local officials, including MP Manish Jaiswal, flagged off the train, highlighting its modern features...
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and benefits for passengers. The train, with its semi-high speed and modern amenities, will operate once a week, connecting the steel city of Tata with Patna, the capital of Bihar, via Barkakana. The train will depart Tata at 5:30 am on Sundays, reaching Barkakana at 8:30 am. After a brief stop, it will depart Barkakana at 8:35 am, reaching Patna at 3:55 pm. On Mondays, it will depart Patna at 1:20 pm, reach Barkakana at 8:50 pm, and then proceed to Tata, reaching there at 11:55 pm. The train features modern safety features and amenities, including food service. The event was attended by numerous local officials and residents who gathered to witness the train's arrival and take photos with it.