The new Vande Bharat train will allow you to travel from Agra to Varanasi in seven hours. Credit: Canva
Indian Railways aims to make it easier for travellers to travel between Agra and Benares with the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express Train. This high-speed train will significantly reduce travel time between the two historic cities, making it easier for tourists and locals to explore both destinations.
The new one Vande Bharat The Express is expected to cover the distance between Agra and Varanasi in approximately 7 hours, a significant reduction from the current travel time. This will allow travellers to spend more time exploring the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and the spiritual city of Varanasi. Covering a distance of 573 kilometres, this train will mark a substantial improvement over the current fastest option, the BSBS SF EXPRESS, which takes 8 hours and 35 minutes.
The high-speed train will depart from Agra Cantt station at 6:00 am and reach Varanasi Junction at 1:00 pm, covering the distance in just 7 hours. It will then return, leaving Varanasi at 3:20 pm and reaching Agra at 10:22 pm.
The train will serve several important stations along the route including Prayagraj Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central Junction and Tundla Junction. Operating at an average speed of 81.86 kmph and having a potential maximum speed of 160 kmph, the Vande Bharat Express will offer a comfortable and efficient travel experience.
The train will consist of 12 coaches and will run six days a week, with no operations on Fridays. This new service is a major achievement for the Agra Railway Division as the entire crew, including loco pilots and train masters, hail from Agra itself.
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