PM Modi launches the Patna-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express on June 20. Check route, train timings, off-days, and what makes this train a game-changer for Bihar and UP travellers.
A New Era of Train Travel Begins Between Patna and Gorakhpur
Amid huge patriotic fervor and regional exuberance, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the all new Vande Bharat Express from Patliputra (Patna) to Gorakhpur on June 20, 2025. This semi high-speed train is not just another train that has been added to the Indian Railways — it’s a symbol of modern comfort, speed and convenience for the daily consumers as well as outstation travellers.
PM Modi’s Green Flag Sets the Wheels of Progress Rolling
Amid the formal green flag and virtual launch from the capital, the Patna-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat was inducted into the fleet of India’s fastest-growing premium trains. As crowds erupted into cheers and mobile phones caught the march of history on the move, the classy white-blue train sparkled under the Bihar sky: all set to cut journeys and raise benchmarks.
Timings, Route, and Weekly Schedule—What You Need to Know
Trains 26501 and 26502 will run between Patliputra and Gorakhpur for six days in a week. Saturdays will be its day of rest, when it won’t run so that it can be maintained and upgraded. While the final schedule is likely to be in line with the early morning and late evening ones, to suit the office going and common passengers, official timings will soon be seen on the IRCTC portal.
Comfort Meets Speed—Why This Train is a Game-Changer
Designed with aircraft-style seating, onboard infotainment, bio-vacuum toilets, and state-of-the-art safety systems, the Patna-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat promises a travel experience unlike any before. What once took hours of jolting rides on conventional trains will now feel like a smooth breeze, thanks to this marvel’s speed and comfort.
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Bihar and Eastern UP Get a Boost in Connectivity
The strategic path will facilitate comfort and also good connectivity in the region between Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It’s a win-win for students, workers and tourists — reducing travel times while giving a boost to local economies.
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Final Words: A Train That Carries More Than Just Passengers
The Patna-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat is not just transporting people, it’s transporting the dreams of two thriving states, woven together with steel rails and a vision for future gains. And, with the blast of the whistle and the churning of the wheels a new era of Indian rail travel is finally here.
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