PM Modi to Flag Off Four Vande Bharat Trains During Varanasi Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on November 7, 2025, and flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8. The trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes, enhancing regional connectivity, tourism, and economic activity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on November 7, 2025, following a poll rally in Bihar. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will welcome him in the city, and Modi is expected to hold a roadshow. On November 8, at around 8:15 am, he will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi. These trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes. The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will connect major religious and cultural destinations, saving about 2 hours 40 minutes compared to existing trains. The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat will cover the journey in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes, saving nearly an hour. The Firozpur-Delhi Vande Bharat will be the fastest on its route, completing the journey in 6 hours 40 minutes. The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by over 2 hours, completing the journey in 8 hours 40 minutes. These new trains are expected to enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country.
