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The new Vande Bharat Express service from Danapur to Jogbani started on September 17 but saw very low passenger turnout initially.
The Vande Bharat Express between Danapur and Jogbani officially started running on September 17. However, in the first two days, only about 200 passengers used the service.
On its first day, the train arrived at Muzaffarpur station 17 minutes late at 7:07 PM. The return train also faced delays, arriving 52 minutes late at 9:52 AM, instead of the scheduled 9:00 AM.
Despite the launch, there were no ticket bookings from Muzaffarpur for either direction of the train. Passengers mentioned that the ticket prices are quite high, making it difficult for common people to afford.
For instance, a group of passengers traveling to Danapur noted that the fare for a single Vande Bharat ticket equals what four people would pay on an Intercity train. They felt that if the ticket prices were more reasonable, more people might choose this service.
Moving forward, if the fare differences are addressed, the train could become a popular choice in the region. The authorities may need to consider revising ticket prices to attract more passengers.
Summary:
- The Vande Bharat Express started operations on September 17.
- Only 200 passengers traveled in the first two days.
- Delays were reported in both arrivals and departures.
- No tickets were booked from Muzaffarpur for the new service.
- High ticket prices may be a reason for low usage.