Good news for rail passengers! Indian Railways launched the much-awaited Dehradun-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express on March 26, offering passengers a smoother and quicker mode of travel between these two cities. This semi-high-speed train covers a distance of 590 km in approximately 8 hours. The train will be run and managed by the Northern Railway.
“It is notified for the information of the general public that for the convenience of the rail passengers, Railways have decided to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express train No 22545/22546 to run between Lucknow and Dehradun. Its regular service will commence from 26.03.2024 in both the direction,” the Northern Railway said in a statement.
Vande Bharat Express continues to redefine rail travel, offering passengers across various routes a blend of speed, comfort, and efficiency.
Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express Train schedule
The Lucknow-Dehradun route operates six days a week with the following detailed timings: Departure from Lucknow Junction is at 5:15 AM, arriving at Dehradun at 1:35 PM. The return journey from Dehradun begins at 2:25 PM, with arrival at Lucknow Junction scheduled for 10:40 PM.
Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express Train stoppages
The Vande Bharat Express makes stops at several significant stations along its route, such as Lucknow Junction, Bareilly Junction, Muradabad Junction, Haridwar, and Dehradun.
Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express Train distance and travel time
Spanning a distance of 586 kilometers between Lucknow and Dehradun, this express train completes the journey in approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes. In comparison, other trains plying the same route usually take around 11 to 12 hours to cover the same distance.
Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express Train coach composition
The composition of the Vande Bharat Express includes Chair Car and Executive Car Class coaches, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious travel experience for passengers.
Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express Train tickets
Ticket bookings for Lucknow- Dehradun Vande Bharat Express train commenced on March 15, and reports suggest that both AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car tickets are in high demand.
Here are the fare details for passengers looking to book ticket: AC Chair Car: Rs 1,415 Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,610. For the Bareilly-Lucknow section, the fares are as follows: AC Chair Car: Rs 810 Executive Chair Car: Rs 1,495