The inauguration schedule for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train has been released. The train's number, 20175 for Agra Cantt to Banaras and 20176 for the return journey, has also been announced, allowing for reservations to begin. Prime Minister Modi will virtually inaugurate the train on September 16th. On the inaugural...
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day, the train will depart from Agra Cantt at 4:15 PM, making stops at Tundla (5:05 PM), Etawah (6:05 PM), Kanpur Central (7:50 PM), and arriving in Banaras at 11:55 PM. Notably, there will be no stop at Prayagraj Junction on the inaugural day. The train will consist of 8 coaches and will run six days a week, excluding Fridays, during regular operations. The inauguration ceremony may be attended by India's Railway Minister of State, Ravneet Singh Bittu. Invitations have also been sent to Agra's MP, pro. SP Singh Baghel, and other elected officials. On the inaugural day, the train will be free of charge and will be filled with 200 school children, residents of Agra, media representatives, and others. A nine-member ticket checking staff will also be onboard to ensure the smooth journey. Passengers traveling to Banaras will be brought back to Agra by another train.