*HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER FLAGGED OFF NINE VANDE BHARAT TRAINS INCLUDING PATNA-HOWRAH VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS*
*• “Current speed and scale of infrastructure development in the country is exactly matching the aspirations of 140 crore Indians”*
*• “Day is not far when Vande Bharat will connect every part of the country”*
*• Being the fastest along the route of its operation the Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat train will boost connectivity across Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal.*
*• New train with 25 additional features will provide world class experience to the passengers and will provide boost to tourism.*
*• Hon’ble MP & MLA’s & other dignitaries were present at various stations during inaugural run of the Patna Howrah Vande Bharat Train*
*Kolkata, September 24, 2023:*
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off Nine (9) Vande Bharat trains today (24.09.2023) including Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express at 12:30 PM through video conferencing.
These new Vande Bharat trains are a step towards accomplishing Prime Minister’s vision of improving connectivity across the country and providing world class facilities to rail passengers.
Keeping in mind the insanity & excitement of people about this world class train, Eastern Railway arranged for showcasing the train at various stations over the route of inaugural run of Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express for the local people. During this celebration Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Hon’ble MP was present at Jasidih & Madhupur while Narayan Das, Hon’ble MLA was present at Jasidih. Shri Sunil Soren, Hon’ble MP at Jamtara, Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Hon’ble MLA at Asansol & Raniganj, Shri S. S. Ahluwalia, Hon’ble MP at Durgapur, Panagarh & Bardhaman , Shri Lakshman Ch. Ghorui, Hon’ble MLA at Durgapur along with other dignitaries graced the occasion to welcome the prestigious Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express train.
The new Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Train will boost connectivity across three states viz. Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal. People of Patna, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Deoghar, Jamtara, Paschim Barddhaman, Purba Barddhaman, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata and adjacent districts of these three states will get better connectivity.
This Semi High Speed Train will cover a distance of 532 km from Patna to Howrah & will be the fastest train in this route and will help to save considerable time of the passengers. The train will leave Patna at 08:00 hrs. to reach Howrah at 14:35 hrs. and in return journey, the train will leave Howrah at 15:50 hrs. to reach Patna at 22:40 hrs. daily (except Wednesday). As compared to the current fastest train along the route, Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express will be faster by about 1 Hour. The commercial run of this train will commence from 26th September 2023 both from Patna & Howrah.
The introduction of this Vande Bharat train will herald a new standard of modern connectivity in the country. This train is equipped with world class amenities and advanced safety features, including Kavach technology, will be a key step towards providing modern, speedy and comfortable means of travel to common people, professionals, businessmen, students and tourists.
In Eastern Railway jurisdiction the train will stop at Jasidih & Asansol to serve these two important cities with high-speed connectivity. It will also boost tourism and commercial business in the region.
The Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express is a significant step by Indian Railways to improve rail connectivity in the eastern region of the country. This semi-high-speed train will provide a more convenient and time-saving option for travellers, making it a vital addition to the transportation infrastructure in the area. With its speed and efficiency, the Vande Bharat Express will become a preferred choice for commuters between Patna and Howrah.
