PM Modi Flags Off 9 Vande Bharat Express Trains: Routes, Timings, Stops, Details
On September 24th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated nine Vande Bharat Express trains through a virtual ceremony, furthering the reach of efficient rail transportation across 11 states. This momentous event underscores the commitment to enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism to various religious and tourist destinations throughout the country. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) statement highlights the transformative impact these nine Vande Bharat trains are poised to make, offering world-class amenities and state-of-the-art safety features, including cutting-edge Kavach technology.
Route Details of Vande Bharat Express Trains
1. Udaipur – Jaipur Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Tuesday.
- Departure from Udaipur: 7:50 AM
- Arrival in Jaipur: 2:05 PM
- Departure from Jaipur: 3:45 PM
- Arrival in Udaipur: 10:00 PM
- Stops: Ranapratapnagar, Mavli Junction, Chittaugarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Ajmer JN, Kishangarh
- Fare (Udaipur – Jaipur): ₹1330 for Chair Car, ₹2350 for Executive Chair Car
- Fare (Jaipur – Udaipur): ₹1275 for Chair Car, ₹2300 for Executive Chair Car
2. Hyderabad – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Wednesday.
- Departure from Kacheguda: 5:30 AM
- Arrival in Yesvantpur JN: 2:00 PM
- Departure from Yesvantpur JN: 2:45 PM
- Arrival in Kacheguda: 11:15 PM
- Stops: Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anatapur, Dharmavaram Jn
- Fare (Kacheguda – Yesvantpur JN): ₹1600 for Chair Car, ₹2915 for Executive Chair Car
- Fare (Yesvantpur JN – Kacheguda): ₹1540 for Chair Car, ₹2865 for Executive Chair Car
3. Jamnagar – Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Wednesday.
- Departure from Jamnagar: 5:30 AM
- Arrival in Ahmedabad: 10:10 AM
- Stops: Rajkot, Wankaner Jn, Surenndranagr, Viramgam Jn, Sanand, Sabarmati Jn
- Fare (Jamnagar – Ahmedabad): ₹955 for Chair Car, ₹1790 for Executive Chair Car
4. Vijayawada – Chennai (via Renigunta) Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Tuesday.
- Departure from Vijayawada: 3:20 PM
- Arrival in Chennai: 10:00 PM
- Stops: Tenali Jn, Ongole, Nellore, Renigunta Jn
- Fare (Vijayawada – Chennai): ₹1420 for Chair Car, ₹2630 for Executive Chair Car
5. Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Sunday.
- Departure from Patna: 8:00 AM
- Arrival in Howrah: 2:35 PM
- Departure from Howrah: 3:50 PM
- Arrival in Patna: 10:40 PM
- Stops: Patna Saheb, Mokameh Jn, Luckeesarai Jn, Jasidih JN, Jamtara, Asandol Jn, Durgapur
- Fare (Patna – Howrah): ₹1505 for Chair Car, ₹2725 for Executive Chair Car
6. Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Thursday.
- Departure from Kasaragod: 2:30 PM
- Arrival in Thiruvananthapuram: 10:35 PM
- Departure from Thiruvananthapuram CNTL: 5:20 AM
- Arrival in Kasargod: 1:20 PM
- Stops: Kannur, Kozhikkode, Shoranur Jn, Thrisur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Kollam Jn
- Fare (Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram): Details not provided
7. Rourkela – Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Sunday.
- Departure from Rourkela: 2:10 PM
- Arrival in Puri: 9:40 PM
- Departure from Puri: 5:00 AM
- Arrival in Rourkela: 12:45 PM
- Stops: Jharsuguda Jn, Sambalpur City, Rairakhol, Angul, Talcher road, Dhenkanal, Cuttak, Bhubaneshwar, Khurda Road Jn
- Fare (Rourkela – Puri): ₹1410 for Chair Car, ₹2595 for Executive Chair Car
- Fare (Puri – Rourkela): ₹1245 for Chair Car, ₹2400 for Executive Chair Car
8. Ranchi – Howrah Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Tuesday.
- Departure from Ranchi: 5:15 AM
- Arrival in Howrah: 12:20 PM
- Departure from Howrah: 3:45 PM
- Arrival in Ranchi: 10:50 PM
- Stops: Muri, Kotshila, Purulia Jn, Chandil Jn, Tatanagar Jn, Kharagpur Jn
- Fare (Ranchi – Howrah): ₹1155 for Chair Car, ₹2200 for Executive Chair Car
- Fare (Howrah – Ranchi): ₹1320 for Chair Car, ₹2395 for Executive Chair Car
9. Tirunelveli – Madurai – Chennai Vande Bharat Express:
- Schedule: Operates six days a week, except Tuesday.
- Departure from Tirunelveli: 6:00 AM
- Arrival in Chennai: 1:50 PM
- Departure from Chennai: 2:50 PM
- Arrival in Tirunelveli: 10:40 PM
- Stops: Virudunagar Jn, Madurai Jn, Dindigul Jn, Tiruchchirapali, Villupuram Jn, Tambaram
- Fare (Tirunelveli – Chennai): ₹1665 for Chair Car, ₹3055 for Executive Chair Car
- Fare (Chennai – Tirunelveli): ₹1610 for Chair Car, ₹3005 for Executive Chair Car
