Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains today, marking another milestone in India’s push toward modern, high-speed rail connectivity. These new semi-high-speed trains, developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, will further enhance travel comfort, reduce journey time, and strengthen connectivity across major cities. With these additions, the total count of Vande Bharat services in the country will reach 164.

New Vande Bharat Routes

The four new trains will operate on the following routes:

Banaras–Khajuraho

Lucknow–Saharanpur

Firozpur–Delhi

Ernakulam–Bengaluru

These routes have been strategically chosen to improve intercity travel, promote regional development and boost tourism and trade across key regions of India.

Banaras–Kh

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