Great news for travelers! A brand new Vande Bharat Express is soon to grace the tracks between Patna and Lucknow. The exciting twist? Plans are underway to reroute this express via Ayodhya instead of Sultanpur. 🚄💨
🔍 Survey Kicks Off for the New Route
The proposed plan initially considered Sultanpur as the route, with surveys already completed. However, with the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 2024 and anticipating a tourism boost, railways are preparing to resurvey the Ayodhya route. 🕌✨
📆 Ram Temple Inauguration to Coincide with Vande Bharat’s Announcement
With the Ram Temple inauguration set for 22nd January 2024, railways are assessing potential passenger numbers and revenue. If the survey is successful, the Patna-Lucknow Vande Bharat announcement could precede the temple opening. 🎊
🌫️ Also Read: Fog Delays Trains and Diverts Flights
Recent foggy conditions have led to the cancellation of the Anarkulam train and delays in 14 others. A Mumbai-Darbhanga flight was diverted to Patna. ✈️🌫️
🛑 Ara Junction Included in the Stoppage
The train will travel from Patna Junction through Ara, Buxar, DDU, Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Ayodhya, and finally to Lucknow.
An official revealed that the North Railway, under Lucknow’s division, will commence the survey for the Ayodhya route. Ara station is also set to be a stop for this train. 🚉
🛠️ Maintenance at Lucknow Yard
The train is likely to depart from Lucknow to Patna in the morning. Post-return, its maintenance will be done at the Lucknow yard. Railway officials are also deliberating on fare adjustments. 🌙🔧
🤔 Officials Weigh In
The Railway Board might announce the operation of multiple Vande Bharat trains simultaneously. Discussions on the Patna-Lucknow Vande Bharat train’s operation and route are ongoing. No notification has been issued yet regarding the Ayodhya or Sultanpur route.
— Virendra Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer, PUMRE 📢
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