BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off one of the most awaited Vande Bharat Express from Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal on April 1, 2023. This new train will connect Bhopal to New Delhi via Agra Cantt station, covering 709 km of distance in 7 hours and 50 minutes. The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high speed train, which will operate at a maximum speed of 160 kmph over Palwal-Agra section, 130 kmph between Agra-Lalitpur section, and 120 kmph between Lalitpur-Bina section of the North Central Railway (NCR) zone.
Schedule and Ticket Prices
The train is scheduled to depart at 5:55 am from Rani Kamlapati railway station, with a five-minute halt at Agra Cantt railway station at 11:40 am, and reaching New Delhi at 1:45 pm. According to the IRCTC website, the fare for a journey from Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin to Bhopal in the AC chair car of the Vande Bharat Express will cost Rs 1665/- inclusive of catering charges, which is optional. For the Executive chair car, the ticket price will be Rs 3120/- inclusive of catering charges. The fare for Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express AC Chair Car will be Rs 1735/- inclusive of catering, and for the Executive Chair Car, the price will be Rs 3185/-.
A government release stated that “the indigenously designed train set of Vande Bharat Express is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities.” The train is set to provide a faster, comfortable, and convenient travel experience to rail users. It is expected to boost tourism and promote economic development in the region.
“With the operation of this Vande Bharat train, more opportunities would be created for the people and it would lead to the development of the region”, stated the PM.
The introduction of Vande Bharat Express is a welcome development as it will enhance connectivity between Bhopal, Agra, and Delhi, which are important tourist and commercial centers. With its high speed, advanced facilities, and comfortable seats, the train is likely to attract a large number of passengers.
