Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw detailed how the high-speed network will sharply reduce travel durations between major hubs like Delhi, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Complementing these routes, newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will facilitate overnight passenger journeys between Delhi and Varanasi. The broader modernization effort also turns Kashi station into a massive transit hub connected directly to the Namo bridge. Additionally, Indian Railways is cutting emissions by shifting several stations from diesel and LPG to piped natural gas.
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Prime Minister approval backs the high-speed rail initiative to benefit middle-class fami…: Prime Minister approval backs the high-speed rail initiative to benefit middle-class families, small businesses, and youth for decades.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are scheduled to provide overnight passenger transit running…: Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are scheduled to provide overnight passenger transit running between Delhi and Varanasi.
Upgraded Kashi railway station features a waiting facility accommodating over 50,000 trav…: Upgraded Kashi railway station features a waiting facility accommodating over 50,000 travelers just two kilometers from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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