Bihar’s Getting Four New Vande Bharat Trains – Here’s What You Need to Know
Big news for Bihar! The state’s rail network is about to get a serious upgrade with four brand-new Vande Bharat Express trains. And let me tell you, this isn’t just some routine announcement – it’s going to change how people travel here. The star of the show? The Patna-Delhi route that everyone’s been waiting for. PM Modi himself is flagging it off this Friday, with services starting properly from July 31. About time, right?
1. The New Routes Breaking It Down
Patna to Delhi: This is the big one. Cutting nearly 3 hours off the current travel time, it’ll stop at key junctions like Mughalsarai and Kanpur. Daily service means you can finally stop dreading that Delhi trip.
The Other Three: They’re keeping details close to their chest, but word is Darbhanga, Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur will get connects to Kolkata and Mumbai. Not bad at all for folks needing to travel for work or just visiting family.
2. When’s This Actually Happening?
Mark your calendars – July 31 is when the Patna-Delhi route goes live. But the big show’s this Friday when Modi does the honors. Expect massive crowds – these trains have become something of a status symbol, honestly.
3. Why Everyone’s Excited About These Trains
Let me put it this way – it’s like comparing your old Maruti 800 to a new SUV. Wi-Fi, live tracking, seats that don’t destroy your back – and they actually keep to their schedule. Hits 160 km/h when it gets going, which for Indian railways? That’s flying.
4. How This Changes Things For Bihar
Two words: game changer. Business travelers won’t lose entire days commuting anymore. Places like Bodh Gaya might actually see more tourists who don’t mind the journey. And the local economy? Think about all those chaiwalas and dhabas near stations getting more customers.
Spoke to a railway guy last week who put it bluntly: “This isn’t just new trains – it’s new opportunities.” Can’t argue with that.
5. Getting Your Tickets (Good Luck With That)
Booking opens July 25 on IRCTC. My advice? Set a reminder and be ready to click fast – these tickets will disappear quicker than samosas at a tea stall. Yeah, they’ll cost more than Shatabdi, but try telling that to the folks who’ve been stuck on delayed trains for years.
6. What People Are Saying
Twitter’s going nuts. One guy wrote: “Took them long enough!” And he’s not wrong. Even the Railway Minister admitted this was about catching up with what Bihar deserves.
Comparisons to Rajdhani are inevitable, but here’s the thing – fewer stops, better tech. It’s not even a contest really.
7. What’s Next For Bihar’s Railways?
Rumor has it Ranchi and Guwahati routes might be coming soon under some new scheme. Knowing how these projects go, I’ll believe it when I see it – but the direction’s right at least.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t just about faster trains. It’s about Bihar finally getting infrastructure that matches its potential. Will there be hiccups? Probably. But for the first time in ages, there’s actual progress you can see – and more importantly, ride on.
So go ahead – book that ticket when they drop. Be part of the change. And maybe, just maybe, enjoy the journey for once.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation