The Nagercoil-bound train will initially be flagged off from Chennai Central but will operate regularly from Chennai Egmore. It will run daily except Wednesdays.
New Vande Bharat Express Trains: In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate three new Vande Bharat Express trains today. These trains will bolster India’s rail connectivity in crucial states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This inauguration marks a pivotal moment in the expansion of the Vande Bharat network, which has now extended its reach to over 280 districts nationwide. PM Modi will flag off these three new Vande Bharat trains around 12:30 pm. “These new Vande Bharat trains shall provide the people of the region the world-class means to travel with speed and comfort and will cater to three states – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka,” the government said in a press release.
Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains
- Chennai Central to Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express
- Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment Vande Bharat Express
- Meerut city to Lucknow Vande Bharat Express
Chennai Central to Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express: Route, stops, and timings
- The Nagercoil-bound train will initially be flagged off from Chennai Central but will operate regularly from Chennai Egmore. It will run daily except Wednesdays.
- This Vande Bharat train service will facilitate pilgrims travelling to Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai & Kumari Amman Temple, Kanniyakumari.
- Train No. 20627 will depart from Chennai Egmore at 5:00 am, arriving in Nagercoil at 1:50 pm. Key stops include Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, and Tirunelveli. The return train (No. 20628) will leave Nagercoil at 2:20 pm and reach Chennai at 11:00 pm.
Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment Vande Bharat Express: Route, stops, and timings
- The Vande Bharat train between Madurai and Bengaluru Cantonment will run six days a week, except on Tuesdays.
- This Vande Bharat service will connect the bustling temple city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu with the cosmopolitan city of Bengaluru, also the state capital of Karnataka.
- Train No. 20671 will depart Madurai at 5:15am and reach Bengaluru Cantonment at 1pm, stopping at Dindugal, Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, and Krishnarajapuram.In return (Train No. 20672), it will leave Bengaluru at 1:30pm, arriving in Madurai at 9:45pm.
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Meerut city to Lucknow Vande Bharat Express: Route, stops, and timings
- This train will start its regular service from Lucknow on Sunday and from Meerut on Monday, operating six days a week, except Tuesdays.
- This service is expected to enhance religious tourism by providing faster access to pilgrimage sites such as the Digambar Jain Temple, Mansa Devi Mandir, Surajkund Temple, and Augharnath Temple.
- Train No. 22490 will depart from Meerut city at 6:35 am, reaching Lucknow’s Charbagh railway station at 1:45 pm, with stops at Moradabad and Bareilly. The return journey (Train No. 22489) will leave Lucknow at 2:45 pm, arriving in Meerut city at 10:00 pm.
Since its debut, the Vande Bharat Express has become a symbol of India’s aspirations in comfort meets speed, luxurious rail travel. This indigenously developed train was first introduced on February 15, 2019, under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
“Today, more than 100 Vande Bharat Express train services are operational across the country, extending connectivity to over 280 districts and transforming the travel experience for millions,” Railway Ministry said.
