{"id":1302137,"date":"2025-11-03T13:24:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1302137"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:54:43","slug":"4-new-vande-bharat-trains-to-launch-connecting-6-states-check-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/4-new-vande-bharat-trains-to-launch-connecting-6-states-check-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"4 New Vande Bharat Trains To Launch, Connecting 6 States: Check Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch <strong>four new Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong>, taking the total number of such services across India to <strong>164<\/strong>. These new semi-high-speed trains aim to improve passenger convenience, connectivity, and comfort on key inter-state routes, strengthening the growing network of modern train services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-3.10.55-PM-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-3.10.55-PM-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-3.10.55-PM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-3.10.55-PM-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-3.10.55-PM.png 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Routes Announced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a senior railway official quoted by <em>IndianExpress.com<\/em>, the four newly <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/indian-railways-launch-4-vande-bharat-trains-soon-routes-features-10339819\/\">notified <\/a>Vande Bharat Express services will operate on the following routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KSR Bengaluru\u2013Ernakulam<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firozpur Cantt\u2013Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Varanasi\u2013Khajuraho<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucknow\u2013Saharanpur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These routes will connect major regional and economic hubs, reducing travel time and offering passengers a faster and more comfortable alternative to conventional trains. The new additions also align with Indian Railways\u2019 plan to expand Vande Bharat services across key corridors in southern, northern, and central India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Occupancy and Popularity Soar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per <strong>Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw<\/strong>, Vande Bharat Express trains continue to witness <strong>exceptionally high passenger occupancy<\/strong>, exceeding 100% on most routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In FY 2024\u201325, the trains recorded an <strong>average occupancy of 102.01%<\/strong>, which rose to <strong>105.03%<\/strong> in the ongoing fiscal year (till June 2025). These figures reflect the growing preference among passengers for high-speed, comfortable, and reliable train travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Features for Passenger Comfort and Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly launched trains come equipped with advanced features designed to deliver a world-class rail experience. Key highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KAVACH<\/strong> automatic train protection system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and operating speeds of <strong>180 kmph \/ 160 kmph<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV-C lamp-based air disinfection systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semi-permanent couplers<\/strong> for jerk-free rides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic plug doors<\/strong> and <strong>fully sealed gangways<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CCTV cameras<\/strong>, <strong>emergency alarms<\/strong>, and <strong>talk-back units<\/strong> in every coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aerosol-based fire detection systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Divyangjan-friendly lavatories<\/strong> in driving coaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver-Guard voice recording and crash-hardened memory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote coach monitoring system (CCMS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These features combine innovation, safety, and comfort, setting a new benchmark for passenger rail travel in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><br>Indian Railways is adding four new Vande Bharat Express trains on the KSR Bengaluru\u2013Ernakulam, Firozpur Cantt\u2013Delhi, Varanasi\u2013Khajuraho, and Lucknow\u2013Saharanpur routes, increasing total services to 164. With 105% occupancy in FY26, the trains continue to gain popularity for their high-speed performance, safety, and modern passenger-friendly features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch four new Vande Bharat Express trains, taking the total number of such services across India to 164. These new semi-high-speed trains aim to improve passenger convenience, connectivity, and comfort on key inter-state routes, strengthening the growing network of modern train services. 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