Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday, with two of them serving the Southern Railway zone. These new routes will connect Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment, and Meerut to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
The inauguration ceremonies will be held at Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station and Madurai Junction. These new train services are scheduled to start on September 2.
The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20627/20628) will operate six days a week, except on Wednesdays. The train will make stops at key stations including Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil Junction.
PM Modi to Launch Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday. Out of these three trains, two will be running in the Southern Railway zone. The new trains will travel between the following routes:
- Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu
- Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment
- Meerut to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh
The launch events will take place at two railway stations: Dr. MGR Chennai Central and Madurai Junction. The new train services are set to begin from September 2.
The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express, which is identified by train numbers 20627 and 20628, will run six days a week. The only day it won’t operate is on Wednesdays. This train will stop at several important stations along its route, including:
- Chennai Egmore
- Tambaram
- Villupuram
- Tiruchchirappalli
- Dindigul
- Madurai
- Kovilpatti
- Tirunelveli
- Nagercoil Junction
These new trains are expected to make travel faster and more convenient for passengers on these routes.
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Chennai-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
The train from Chennai Egmore station will start its journey at 5 am and is expected to reach Nagercoil by 1:50 pm. On the return trip, the train will leave Nagercoil at 2:20 pm and arrive back at Chennai Egmore by 11 pm the same day. If you choose to travel in the chair car, the ticket will cost Rs 1,760.
If you prefer more comfort, the executive chair car is available for Rs 3,240. Both fares include the cost of meals provided during the journey.
In addition to this, there’s another Vande Bharat Express service that runs between Madurai and Bengaluru Cantonment. This train, numbered 20671/20672, operates six days a week, taking a break on Tuesdays. The train will make stops at several stations along the way, including Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, and Krishnarajapuram.
According to the Southern Railways schedule, the train will leave Madurai Junction at 5:15 am and reach Bengaluru Cantonment by 1 pm. For the return journey, the train will depart from Bengaluru Cantonment at 1:30 pm and arrive back in Madurai by 9:45 pm. The fare for the chair car on this route is Rs 1,575, while the executive chair car costs Rs 2,865, both of which also include meals.
Southern Railways is currently the leader in India when it comes to operating Vande Bharat Express trains, with a total of six trains in service, the most among all railway zones in the country.
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FAQs
Q.1. When will the new Vande Bharat Express trains start operating?
Ans. The new Vande Bharat Express trains are scheduled to start services on September 2.
Q.2. Which routes will the new Vande Bharat Express trains cover?
Ans. The new trains will connect Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil, Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment, and Meerut to Lucknow.
Q.3. What are the operating days for the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express?
Ans. The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week, except on Wednesdays.
Q.4. What are the ticket prices for the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express trains?
Ans. For the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil route, the chair car costs Rs 1,760, and the executive chair car costs Rs 3,240. For the Madurai-Bengaluru route, the chair car is Rs 1,575, and the executive chair car is Rs 2,865.
Q.5. What stations will the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express stop at?
Ans. The train will stop at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil Junction.
