Why Bengaluru-Hyderabad Vande Bharat Express, Launching On Sept 24 To Skip Raichur Route?

Vande Bharat Express is operating services in different parts of India. These semi-high-speed trains have been running in most parts of the country for over 3 years now. And the train will now run on the newest route; between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Coming September 25, this route will be operational. But before that, we are here to share some changes in the proposals for the route.

Bengaluru-Hyderabad Vande Bharat Express To Be Inaugurated On September 24

The semi-high-speed train will be inaugurated on the route between Bengaluru and Hyderabad on September 24, 2023. It is ready to be operational from September 25, a day after its launch event. It is set to be the third Vande Bharat Express running in Karnataka. Here’s all you need to know about this train.

• Vande Bharat Express will be running 6 days a week except for Wednesdays, connecting both the IT hubs of India.
• It will take about 8 and a half hours to cover the train journey of 610 km operating at an average speed of 71 kmph, according to a report by Native Planet.
• The train’s journey will begin from Yeshwanthpur in Bengaluru at 5:30 PM and the destination will be Kacheguda in Hyderabad. The time to reach the last station is 2 PM.
• From Hyderabad to Bengaluru, the Vande Bharat Express will begin the journey at 2:45 PM and reach Bengaluru at 11:45 PM.

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Here’s Why The Train Will Not Run Via Raichur

The initial plans were to operate the train between Bengaluru and Hyderabad via Raichur. But now, there has been a change in the plans and the train will not be passing by this place. Initially, the South Western Railway recommended Raichur as one of the places en route as it could help in decreasing the overall time taken to complete the journey. But, the proposal could not be approved. The reason is some technical restrictions. To pass the Vande Bharat Express via Raichur, the Raichur-Guntakal train section needs electrification.

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