New Route of Vande Bharat Express: Check Timings
Stopages of New Lucknow-Meerut Train Vande Bharat Express to expand in Uttar Pradesh The Vande Bharat Express network is all set to be further expanded in Uttar Pradesh as it will introduce one more between Lucknow and Meerut. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the 11th Vande Bharat Express of the state on August 31 at 1 PM. This will mark a big stride towards connectivity by rail and travel time within the state. This service is going to be of major significance to regular commuters and tourists at large, as their travel between Meerut and the state capital, Lucknow, will be much quicker and easier.
Travel Time Reduced, Connectivity Increased
The new Vande Bharat Express will reduce the travel time between Lucknow and Meerut to less than seven hours. Introduction of this route forms part of the ongoing efforts by Indian Railways in expanding the network of Vande Bharat by offering a high-speed, efficient, and comfortable travel option to the passengers. This will be a special service to connect and address the growing demand for quicker modes of transport in the region. Facilities on board the train will include advanced facilities, modern coaches, spacious seating, and on-board catering to provide a pleasurable travel experience on board for all passengers.
Time – Schedule of the Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express
The Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express, which is going to be introduced, will have its first journey on August 31 and will run with the numbers 22490/22489. While the train will leave Meerut City at 6:35 AM, it will reach Lucknow at 1:45 PM, therefore becoming a suitable choice for people who intend to travel in the morning. The stoppages include five minutes at Moradabad Junction, which will fall at 8:35 AM, and two minutes at Bareilly Junction, falling at 9:56 AM. In this way, such tight but efficient scheduling allows the passengers to cover these principal cities with minimum delay.
In its return journey from Lucknow, the train will leave the Charbagh railway station at 2:45 PM. It will then be further extended to Meerut City in the return direction to reach Bareilly Junction at 6:02 PM and Moradabad Junction at 7:32 PM. It will finally reach Meerut City at 10:00 PM to have passengers experience the round trip on the same day. Therefore, this timing is designed exclusively with a motive to serve business people, tourists, and day-to-day commuters with a safe and quick journey.
Haults of the Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express
The new Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express will have the following stoppages list:
Meerut City – 06:35 AM – Departure
Moradabad Junction – 08:35 AM – Arrival, five minutes stoppage
Bareilly Junction – 09:56 AM – Arrival, two minutes stoppage
Lucknow – 1:45 PM, Arrival
The return journey would fall on the same route so that passengers could avail the services of the train conveniently from major cities and towns falling en route.
Promotion of Pilgrimage Tourism and Cultural Tourism
The introduction of the Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express would give a fillip to religious and cultural tourism in the region. Uttar Pradesh comprises many pilgrimage points, which are of utmost importance. The new train facility shall permit easier and quicker access to these places. Certain major places that will avail this better connectivity include Digambar Jain Temple, Mansa Devi Mandir, Surajkund Temple, and Augharnath Temple. It would promote better inflow of tourists to these places, benefiting the local economy and better conservation of the cultural heritage in the process.
Ex-Vande Bharat Trains in Uttar Pradesh
The commissioning of the Lucknow-Meerut route has taken Uttar Pradesh to 11 Vande Bharat Express trains. This goes on to show the strategic importance that Uttar Pradesh enjoys in India’s extensive rail network. The other Vande Bharat Expresses operating currently in Uttar Pradesh are:
Varanasi-Delhi Express
Varanasi-Ranchi Express
Patna-Gomtinagar Express
Lucknow-Dehradun Express
Gorakhpur-Prayagraj Express
Anand Vihar-Ayodhya Express
Anand Vihar-Dehradun Express
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Habibganj Express
These sets of trains would connect major cities and tourist spots, hence offering a faster, efficient, and dependable means of transport to the passengers. Further expansion in the network of Van de Bharat shows that the Indian government is not lagging behind in upgrading the rail infrastructure for better travel experiences of millions of passengers across the nation.
Conclusion: A Step Forward in Rail Connectivity
The introduction of the Lucknow-Meerut Vande Bharat Express would mark another milestone in the expansion of high-speed rail connectivity within Uttar Pradesh. This will not only cut travel time but also be more comfortable and efficient to travel, thereby changing the paradigm of traveling for passengers in this region. Besides that, the Vande Bharat network will assume or is bound to assume greater significance with its expansion for boosting economic activities, tourism, and overall connectivity of railways.
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