Patna Emerges as Vande Bharat Hub: Connecting Major Cities with High-Speed Rail
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News18•30-01-2026, 11:42
Patna Emerges as Vande Bharat Hub: Connecting Major Cities with High-Speed Rail
- •Patna is becoming a central hub for India's semi-high-speed rail network, with multiple Vande Bharat trains originating from or passing through the city.
- •Key routes include services to Lucknow (via Varanasi, Ayodhya), Gorakhpur (via Pataliputra, Muzaffarpur), Howrah (via Asansol, Durgapur), and Ranchi (via Gaya, Hazaribag).
- •The Lucknow Vande Bharat covers 550 km in 8.5 hours, Gorakhpur 385 km in 7 hours, Howrah 530 km in 6.5 hours, and Ranchi 380 km in 6 hours.
- •Additional services connect Patna to New Jalpaiguri (470 km in 7 hours) and Tatanagar (Jamshedpur) with two distinct routes, one of which runs only on Mondays.
- •These Vande Bharat trains offer faster and more comfortable travel, enhancing connectivity from Patna to major cities across the region.
Why It Matters: Patna is a crucial Vande Bharat hub, offering high-speed rail connectivity to major Indian cities.
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