Indian Railways launches three new Vande Bharat trains from Bengaluru, Amritsar, Pune, check stations, timings, fare and other details
Vande Bharat trains update: In a significant development for the Railway connectivity of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off services of three Vande Bharat trains at the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Train Station in Bengaluru on Sunday. In a matter of good news for the residents of Bengaluru, PM Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat train service between Bengaluru and Belagavi in Karnataka, Vande Bharat train services between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and between Nagpur (Ajni) and Pune. Which new Vande Bharat trains have been flagged?
At the inauguration venue inside the railway station premises, Prime Minister Modi waved to the staffers. He also flagged off Vande Bharat train services between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and between Nagpur (Ajni) and Pune. Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat train: Route and fare details
The Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat train will run six days a week (except Mondays), 9:50 am–9:50 pm and 6:25 am–6:25 pm, fares Rs 1,500 (CC) and Rs 3,000 (EC). Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat train: Route and fare details
Belagavi–Bengaluru (except Wednesdays) 5:20 am–1:50 pm and 2:20 pm–10:40 pm, fares Rs 1,575 (CC) and Rs 2,905 (EC). Amritsar–Katra: Vande Bharat train: Route and fare details
Amritsar–Katra (except Tuesdays) 6:40 am–12:20 pm and 4:25 pm–10:00 pm, fares TBD. Why the new Vande Bharat Express is a good news for north and south Karnataka?
The Vande Bharat train service between the state capital Bengaluru and the bordering city of Belagavi is considered a boon for commuters travelling between north and south Karnataka.
The Vande Bharat train will benefit commuters of eight districts in Bengaluru and will operate six days a week. This is Karnataka's 11th Vande Bharat train. Prime Minister Modi will then arrive at the R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station in Bengaluru to flag off the Yellow Line Metro. He will take a Metro ride from R.V. Road to Electronics City Metro Station.
(With inputs from agencies)
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