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PM Modi inaugurated the seventh Vande Bharat Express train, making travel easier to and from Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Meerut.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the seventh Vande Bharat Express train, connecting Varanasi with Meerut City. This new service makes it much easier for people to travel to popular destinations like Ayodhya and the state capital, Lucknow.
This train is notable as it is the first direct service between Varanasi and Meerut. Previously, the Vande Bharat trains only ran up to Lucknow Junction, but now they have been extended to cover Varanasi as well. The fare for a chair car on this route is ₹2,140, while the executive class ticket costs ₹3,765.
Travelers can now cover the distance from Varanasi to Meerut City, which is about 782.22 kilometers, in roughly 11 hours and 50 minutes. The train will leave Varanasi at 6:35 AM and make stops at important stations, reaching Ayodhya by 3:53 PM before arriving in Varanasi by 6:25 PM.
The train was flagged off by several local leaders, including State Minister Dr. Dayashankar Mishra and other officials. They highlighted the development initiatives taken by the central government, such as improving railway infrastructure and adding new trains to enhance passenger convenience.
This eight-coach train will undergo regular maintenance at a new facility at the Cantt station. With this new connection, travel to Western UP and Purvanchal will be significantly improved, benefiting pilgrims, businesspeople, and students alike.
Summary:
- PM Modi inaugurated the seventh Vande Bharat train for Varanasi.
- The train connects Varanasi directly to Meerut City for the first time.
- Travel time from Varanasi to Meerut City is approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes.
- Fares are set at ₹2,140 for chair car and ₹3,765 for executive class.
- This service aims to improve travel for pilgrims, students, and businesspeople.