The Indian Railways is introducing new Vande Bharat Express trains for passengers traveling from Bhopal to Lucknow, Patna, and Pune. The 8-coach, 8-seater Vande Bharat Express for the Bhopal-Lucknow route will arrive in the second or third week of November. The 15-coach, sleeper-class 4.0 Vande Bharat for the Bhopal-Patna route...
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will arrive in early December, and the Bhopal-Pune route will receive a sleeper Vande Bharat later that month. After arrival, the trains will undergo a week-long trial run before being put into service. These trains will be equipped with the Kavach protection system, which saves 25% energy and has upgraded safety features, such as closer emergency talk units and bag holders near executive class seats. These Vande Bharat trains are being introduced to address the existing lack of direct trains between Bhopal and these destinations. The current routes suffer from heavy waiting lists and limited options, making travel difficult for passengers. The new trains are expected to significantly improve connectivity and reduce travel time.