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This article talks about the launch of the Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Khajuraho and its initial operations.
The Vande Bharat train service between Varanasi and Khajuraho started on November 11, 2025. The first train left Varanasi railway station with 52 passengers on board.
This new service is expected to boost travel between these two popular tourist destinations. The train departed from platform number 8 at 5:15 AM and did not make any stops at the Cantt station.
The train travels through several stations including Vindhyachal, Prayagraj Chheewki, Chitrakoot, Banda, and Mahoba, reaching Khajuraho by 1:10 PM. It is designed to provide a fast and comfortable travel option.
On its return journey, the train left Khajuraho at 3:20 PM. However, the lack of a stop at Cantt station has raised some questions among commuters, as fewer trains travel directly from there to Chitrakoot and Vindhyachal.
Railway officials believe that passenger numbers will increase in the coming days. They are currently not commenting on the decision not to stop at the Cantt station.
Summary:
- The Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Khajuraho launched on November 11.
- The first train had 52 passengers and left early in the morning.
- The service connects several key stations before reaching Khajuraho.
- The return train is scheduled to leave Khajuraho at 3:20 PM.
- Passenger numbers are expected to grow despite the no-stop policy at Cantt station.