Agra To Varanasi In Just 7 Hrs! New Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Launched; Schedule & Other Details Inside

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New Vande Bharat

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It Will Stop At...

[{"selector":"#anim-8ab0c1d9-6442-4176-860a-f8643e4977f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) The semi-high-speed train covers 573 km in about 7 hours, with stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.

Schedule Of Train

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Timings Of Train

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Agra Railway Division

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Ashwini Vaishnaw

[{"selector":"#anim-d499797e-1b8d-4d3d-888d-32732f9e89a5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled a prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach, which will undergo rigorous testing before passenger operations begin.

When Will It Open To All

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Future Plans Of Trains

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