Indian Railways to introduce 4 new Vande Bharat routes

India Nov 01, 2025

Heads up, train travelers!
Indian Railways is adding four new Vande Bharat Express routes—connecting KSR Bengaluru-Ernakulam, Firozpur Cantt-Delhi, Varanasi-Khajuraho, and Lucknow-Saharanpur.
With this move, the total number of Vande Bharat trains will hit 164, making travel smoother for folks across Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.

Trains will be equipped with KAVACH safety tech

These trains are getting some solid upgrades: expect KAVACH safety tech, UV-C air conditioning for cleaner air, and CCTV in every coach.
Demand is sky-high too—occupancy rates are already above 100% and climbing.
Plus, you'll find smoother rides with semi-permanent couplers and special lavatories for Divyangjan passengers.