Exciting developments are on the horizon for travelers in India as the Tata-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is set to commence operations from the Tatanagar station, under the Chakradharpur railway division. The revised schedule for this train route has been released, though the exact date for its maiden journey remains to be announced.
The impressive train promises a swift journey, covering the 574-kilometer distance in just 7 hours and 50 minutes. With an average speed of 73.3 kilometers per hour, it will feature eight coaches, making it a robust addition to India’s expanding railway network.
Train’s Itinerary Details:
- Departure from Tatanagar: 6:00 AM
- Arrival & Departure at Purulia: 7:18 AM & 7:20 AM respectively
- Bokaro Steel City: 8:23 AM (Arrival) & 8:25 AM (Departure)
- Gaya: 10:58 AM (Arrival) & 11:00 AM (Departure)
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: 1:07 PM (Arrival) & 1:12 PM (Departure)
- Final destination at Varanasi: 1:50 PM
For the return journey, the Varanasi-Tata Vande Bharat Express will:
- Depart from Varanasi station at 2:35 PM
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: 3:02 PM (Arrival) & 3:05 PM (Departure)
- Gaya: 5:08 PM (Arrival) & 5:10 PM (Departure)
- Bokaro Steel City: 7:38 PM (Arrival) & 7:40 PM (Departure)
- Purulia: 8:32 PM (Arrival) & 8:34 PM (Departure)
- Finally, it will reach Tatanagar station by 10:00 PM.
This upcoming service signifies a significant enhancement in railway connectivity and is expected to boost tourism and commerce between the regions.