In a significant stride toward boosting domestic tourism and ensuring faster, more comfortable travel, Indian Railways continues to expand its network of Vande Bharat Express trains. These semi-high-speed trains are connecting India’s major cultural, heritage, and pilgrimage destinations, bringing travellers closer to the nation’s historic heartlands.

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express routes, including two that link prominent heritage destinations such as Lucknow and Khajuraho. With this addition, the total number of Vande Bharat trains operating across India has risen to 164.

Below are seven Vande Bharat Express trains that offer travellers a chance to explore India’s most iconic heritage corridors.

1. Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Expres

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