Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways has announced an important update for passengers traveling on the 44th Vande Bharat Express train, which operates between Lucknow and Dehradun. The Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express has added a new stoppage at Najibabad on experimental basis. These changes will come into effect from December 10, 2024, making travel even more convenient for passengers traveling between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The semi-high-speed train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2024, is a game-changer for regional connectivity, reducing travel time between the two cities and boosting the local economy.
Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: Route and distance
This Vande Bharat Express operates between Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Dehradun (Uttarakhand), covering a distance of 545 km in approximately 8 hours 20 minutes. This makes it the fastest train on this route, surpassing the Kumbha Express, which takes about 10 hours 40 minutes for the same journey.
Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: New stoppage at Najibabad
Indian Railways has decided to add a new stoppage at Najibabad railway station. Previously, the Lucknow-Dehradun-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express had only three stops: Bareilly, Moradabad, and Haridwar Junction. Now, passengers traveling on the express will also have the option to board or alight at Najibabad.
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Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: Revised Timings
The timings for the Lucknow-Dehradun-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express have been revised. For Train Number 22545 (Lucknow to Dehradun), the train will now depart from Lucknow at 05:15 hrs and arrive in Dehradun at 13:40 hrs, with a stop at Najibabad at 11:08 hrs for 2 minutes. On the return journey, Train Number 22546 (Dehradun to Lucknow) will depart from Dehradun at 14:25 hrs and reach Lucknow at 22:40 hrs, with a stop at Najibabad at 16:17 hrs for 2 minutes.
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Lucknow-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express: Coach Composition and Frequency
The train features eight coaches, offering two types of seating: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. It operates daily, except on Mondays.