Starting December 30th, passengers will have a new high-speed train option between Ayodhya and Anand Vihar. The Vande Bharat Express will operate between these two cities, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the service on December 30th. The train will depart from Anand Vihar at 6:10 AM, reaching Lucknow at 12:25...
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PM after stopping in Kanpur. After a 10-minute halt in Lucknow, it will depart for Ayodhya at 12:35 PM, arriving at 2:35 PM. It will then leave Ayodhya at 3:15 PM, reaching Lucknow again at 5:15 PM. The train will depart from Lucknow at 5:25 PM and is scheduled to arrive in Anand Vihar at 11:40 PM. However, the railway board may make slight adjustments to the timetable. The new service is expected to improve the performance of the existing Shatabdi Express between Delhi and Lucknow, which has been facing criticism for its cleanliness and catering services. The railway board is also facing a challenge with the AC double-decker train service between Lucknow Junction and Anand Vihar, which sees low occupancy despite its affordable fares.