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PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras

PM Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras, connecting Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru. The trains aim to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and enhance regional connectivity and economic activity.

By PTI

Published Date - 8 November 2025, 09:41 AM

PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras — Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express trains at the railway station, in Varanasi. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are also seen. Photo: PTI

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains here from the Banaras railway station.

The new Vande Bharat Express trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes.

The semi-high-speed trains will significantly reducing travel time between major stations, enhance regional mobility, promote tourism and support economic activity across the country, according to an official statement.

The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will connect prominent cultural and religious destinations including Varanasi, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot, officials said.