The Indian government is rapidly expanding the Vande Bharat Express network, a semi-high-speed train service. Currently, about 10 routes in North India are operational, offering faster and more convenient travel options. This article provides a comprehensive list of Vande Bharat routes operating in North India, along with their schedules and important...
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details. Some routes, such as the Ajmer-Delhi line, have been extended, and some services have specific days of non-operation, like Saturdays for the Gorakhpur-Lucknow route. The article also mentions specific details about the trains, including departure times, arrival times, and stops along the routes. For instance, the Delhi-Dehradun route departs from Anand Vihar at 5:50 PM, reaching Dehradun at 10:35 PM.

Passengers are requesting the operation of Vande Bharat Express trains between religious destinations. This includes the demand for Vande Bharat services between Haridwar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, as well as Chandigarh and Shirdi. Responding to this demand, the railway has prepared a proposal to launch Vande Bharat Express...
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trains connecting these destinations. This includes initiating the process for launching Vande Bharat trains between Chandigarh and Shirdi, and Haridwar and Katra-Jammu. A proposal will soon be prepared by the Ambala Division and sent to headquarters. Currently, there is only one direct train between Haridwar and Katra, the Hemkunt Express, often leaving passengers without seats. The demand for a Vande Bharat train on the Chandigarh-Shirdi route stems from the increasing passenger numbers and limited availability on the existing train, resulting in waiting tickets. Ambala Cantt railway station currently operates 10 Vande Bharat Express trains. These trains have increased passenger traffic, with approximately 600-700 passengers travelling daily from Ambala. This has also resulted in an additional income of ₹10-15 lakh for the railway. The number of passengers is expected to increase in the coming days. Officials report receiving numerous requests from passengers regarding train operations to religious sites. Proposals for a Chandigarh-Shirdi and Haridwar-Katra Vande Bharat service will soon be submitted to headquarters to provide passengers with enhanced convenience.

The Indian Railways is considering running Vande Bharat Express trains connecting religious sites based on public demand. Proposals for running Vande Bharat trains between Chandigarh-Shirdi and Haridwar-Katra are being prepared. This initiative stems from numerous requests received through various channels, including social media, highlighting the need for faster and more comfortable...
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travel between these popular religious destinations. The current lack of sufficient seating on existing trains, particularly the Hemkunt Express between Haridwar and Katra, often forces passengers to reschedule or cancel their journeys. Similarly, the high demand on the Chandigarh-Shirdi route results in waiting list tickets for most passengers.

The Vande Bharat train service between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh has undergone a schedule change. The train, which previously remained closed on Fridays, will now not run on Tuesdays. The train departs from Delhi at 10:35 am, reaching Una in 5 hours. It then departs from Una at 1:25 pm, returning...
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to Delhi. The schedule change is effective after March 20th, and the train will now operate on Fridays.