Indian Railways Increases Vande Bharat Express Frequency – Full Information on Train Number, Time, and Fares
Indian Railways Increases Vande Bharat Express Frequency – Full Information on Train Number, Time, and Fares
The Vande Bharat Express, a semi-high-speed train connecting Patna and New Delhi, is experiencing a surge in popularity, with all seats booked on March 17th. This comes as welcome news for passengers, who are benefiting from the train’s comfort and efficiency, especially during the recent Holi festival.
The Indian Railways introduced this ultra-modern train to accommodate the increased travel demand during the Holi festival, a popular holiday celebrated on March 14th. The Vande Bharat Express has proven to be a boon for travelers, providing a reliable and comfortable travel option during a time when train tickets are in high demand.
With so many people heading back to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, regular trains are packed and many passengers are struggling to find confirmed seats. To help travelers, Indian Railways has announced a special Vande Bharat Express train for people traveling from these states. They’ve released details about this special train, which will depart from Patna, the capital of Bihar.
Patna-New Delhi Special Vande Bharat Express
The Patna-New Delhi Special Vande Bharat Express, train number 02435, will depart daily from Patna at 8:30 am (except Tuesdays) until March 21st. It will arrive in New Delhi at 8:10 pm the same day. The train will make brief stops at Ara, Buxar, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
This special train offers both normal chair cars and executive chair cars. The fare for a normal chair car from Patna to New Delhi is Rs 2575, while the executive chair car fare is Rs 4655.
New Delhi-Patna Special Vande Bharat Express
The New Delhi-Patna Special Vande Bharat Express, train number 02436, departs daily from New Delhi at 8:30 am (except Mondays) until March 20th. It arrives in Patna at 8:10 pm the same day. The train makes stops at Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, and Ara.
The Special Vande Bharat Express offers two seating classes: general chair cars and executive chair cars. A general chair car ticket from New Delhi to Patna costs Rs 2560, while an executive chair car ticket costs Rs 4640.
