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Banda–Hamirpur–Kanpur Vande Bharat Express train: In a historic development for the residents of Bundelkhand region, the Indian Railways, for the first time since Independence, will be reportedly run a Vande Bharat Express train on the Banda–Hamirpur–Kanpur railway track, directly connect the areas to New Delhi. Seen as a major milestone for drought-prone Bundelkhand region, the new Vande Bharat train service will significantly reduce travel time and improve comfort for passengers who have been waiting for a fast and direct rail connectivity to the national capital for decades. Here are all the details you need to know about the reported the Banda–Hamirpur–Kanpur Vande Bharat Express train. Banda–Delhi Vande Bharat Express train: Route Details
As per a report by the Navbharat Times, AK Tiwari, a ZRUCC Railway Board member said that the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) Railway Board meeting held recently in Prayagraj, and the members had put forward several proposals. The report alos quoted the officer as saying that the proposal will soon get the green signal from the Railway Ministry. If all things go right, a new Vande Bharat Express train on the route of Manikpur to Banda- Ragaul- Sumerpur- Hamirpur- Kanpur to Delhi can soon be expected. Indian Railways announces ticket price hike
In a significant news for commuters of the Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways recently announced a new fare structure for passenger train services, which will come into effect from July 1. One of the key highlights of the revised structure is that there will be no increase in fares for ordinary non-AC class passengers travelling up to 500 kilometres.
The fare rationalisation aims to streamline the existing fare system and improve the financial health of passenger services. The updated fare chart has been issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA) and will be applicable across various categories of trains and classes.
For ordinary non-suburban trains, there will be a marginal increase in fares beyond 500 kilometres.
(With inputs from agencies)
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