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AgenciesNew Vande Bharat train routes Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday, November 8. Developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, these semi-high-speed trains will further expand India’s network of modern rail services. With this launch, the total number of Vande Bharat train services in the country will reach 164.New Vande Bharat Trains The four new trains will operate on the following routes Banaras–KhajurahoLucknow–SaharanpurFirozpur–DelhiErnakulam–Bengaluru.Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat to link key cultural centresThe Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express will offer direct connectivity between the two cities, reducing travel time by about 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to current special trains. The route will connect some of India’s most prominent religious and cultural destinations, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho.The train is expected to strengthen religious and cultural tourism by providing a faster and more comfortable travel experience for pilgrims and visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho.Banaras (Varanasi) — Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express Train nos 26422 / 26421 (Varanasi ↔ Khajuraho).Train number 26422 departure, arrival: Varanasi 05:25 hrs, Khajuraho 13:10 hrsLive EventsYou Might Also Like:Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express promises faster, smoother travel across western UP: Check route, stops & scheduleTrain number 26421 departure, arrival: Khajuraho 15:20 hrs, Varanasi at 23:00 hrs.Journey time / distance: ~7 hr 40 min (about 443 km).Stops: Vindhyachal, Prayagraj Chheoki, Chitrakut Dham, Banda, and Mahoba stations.Frequency: Six days except Thursday.Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande BharatThe Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express will complete the journey in around 7 hours and 45 minutes, saving nearly one hour of travel time. The service will benefit passengers from Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Bijnor, and Saharanpur. The route also improves access to Haridwar via Roorkee. You Might Also Like:Vande Bharat sleeper trains delayed? Railway Ministry flags issues on berth areas, window curtain handles and moreLucknow — Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express Train no: 26503/26504Departure (Lucknow Junction): 05:00.Arrival (Saharanpur): 12:45.Journey time: ~7 hr 45 min.Major stops (outbound): Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Najibabad, Roorkee (then Saharanpur).Return: Saharanpur departs 15:00, reaches Lucknow around 23:00.Frequency: Six days a week except Monday You Might Also Like:Bengaluru-Kochi Vande Bharat Express schedule announcedFirozpur–Delhi Vande BharatThe new Firozpur–Delhi Vande Bharat Express will complete the journey in 6 hours and 40 minutes, becoming the fastest train on this route. It will improve connectivity between Delhi and key Punjab cities such as Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala.Firozpur Cantt — Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train nos: 26462 / 26461 (Firozpur Cantt ↔ Delhi).Departure (Firozpur Cantt): 07:55 Arrival (Delhi): 14:35 Return (Delhi → Firozpur Cantt): Delhi departs 16:00, arrives Firozpur Cantt 22:35.Journey time: ~6 hr 35–40 min (reported as the fastest on this route).Major stops: Bathinda, Patiala and other Punjab stationsFrequency: Six days a weekErnakulam–Bengaluru Vande BharatThe Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will cut travel time by over two hours, completing the journey in 8 hours and 40 minutes. The route connects key commercial and IT centres in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The service will benefit professionals, students, and tourists by offering a faster and more comfortable travel option. It is also expected to encourage tourism and business exchanges across the three southern states, supporting regional growth and collaboration.Ernakulam — Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Train nos.: reported variants include 26651/26652 Train No. 26651 (Bengaluru-Ernakulam):Departure: 05:10 AM from KSR BengaluruArrival: 01:50 PM at ErnakulamTrain No. 26652 (Ernakulam-Bengaluru):Departure: 02:20 PM from ErnakulamArrival: 11:00 PM at KSR Bengaluru.Journey time: ~8–9 hours Major stops: Krishnarajapuram, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur (stop pattern may vary).Frequency: Six days a week except Wednesdays Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! 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