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A new tri-weekly train service connecting Chheharta in Amritsar with Varanasi has started operations, improving direct rail connectivity between Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Named the Sant Ravidas Express, the train will run three days a week and is expected to benefit passengers travelling for religious visits, education, work, and other purposes.
Sant Ravidas Express
The new train service will operate as Train No. 14623/14624 Sant Ravidas Express. The train will run between Chheharta, Amritsar, and Varanasi on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The return service from Varanasi will operate on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
The introduction of this train provides passengers with a direct connection between two important cities that previously required travelling through connecting trains. The service is expected to be especially useful for devotees visiting Varanasi, the birthplace of Sant Guru Ravidas, as well as people travelling between Punjab and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Train Stoppages & Features
The Sant Ravidas Express will cover a distance of over 1,000 km and will stop at several major stations, including Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City and Varanasi.
The train consists of 18 coaches, including AC and non-AC passenger coaches. It will have AC 2-tier and AC 3-tier coaches, sleeper coaches, general second-class coaches, and a coach facility for persons with disabilities. The service also includes modern passenger facilities and improved safety features.
How will this New Train Benefit Passengers?
Railway officials said the new service will strengthen connectivity between the two regions and make long-distance travel more convenient. The train is also expected to support religious tourism and provide easier travel options for thousands of passengers.
The launch of the Sant Ravidas Express marks an important step towards improving railway services between Punjab and Varanasi. By offering a direct route, the train will reduce travel difficulties and provide passengers with a more comfortable and reliable journey option.