PM Modi flags off Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express

Dec 18, 2023 Shipra Parashar

PM Modi inaugurated Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train today

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It is 2nd Vande Bharat Express connecting Varanasi and New Delhi

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This saffron-coloured train will run six days a week, excluding Tue

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The inaugural run of this cutting-edge train from Varanasi to New Delhi took place on Dec 18

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The express train has as many as eight car coaches

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The new train has two types of seating arrangements…

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…AC Chair Car and Executive AC Chair Car

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Ticket booking for this express train is set to commence from today

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The new train has multiple advanced features like onboard Wi-Fi infotainment

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This semi-high speed train is the third for Uttar Pradesh

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