Good news for train passengers! Indian Railways has extended the services of Uttar Pradesh's second Vande Bharat Express train. The Railway Board has approved the extension of this semi-high-speed train currently running between Lucknow and Gorakhpur Junction railway station. This is also the 25th new age train in the country. It is operated and maintained by the North Eastern Railway (NER) zone.

New route of Lucknow-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express junction:-

Lucknow-Gorakhpur Junction-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express services have been extended to Prayagraj Junction. The train was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, 2023. This is also the first new age train for the NER zone.

Distance and Travel Time from Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Junction-Prayagraj Vande Bharat Express:-

The Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Junction-Prayagraj Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 355 km in seven hours and 25 minutes. This will be the fastest train on the route followed by LTT-GKP Superfast Express and Chaurichaura Express. Both trains cover the same distance at 07:30 and 09:05 respectively.