The Guwahati-NJP Vande Bharat Express is set to commence operations, providing a faster and more comfortable travel option for passengers. With operations starting on Monday, May 29, the train will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.
This train will be the first Vande Bharat Express to operate in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It will connect Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in West Bengal.
The aim is to reduce travel time, with the Guwahati-NJP route being covered in approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes, compared to the current fastest train, the Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, which takes 6 hours and 30 minutes for the same journey.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express via video-conferencing at 12 noon on Monday. The train will contribute to the region’s development by promoting tourism and reducing travel time.
The Guwahati-NJP Vande Bharat Express (Train No-22228) will depart from Guwahati at 16:30 and arrive at NJP at 22:00, covering a distance of 409 kilometers. It will make stops at Kamakhya, New Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, New Alipurduar, and New Cooch Behar before reaching NJP.
Conversely, the NJP-Guwahati Vande Bharat Express (Train No-22227) will depart from NJP at 06:10 and arrive in Guwahati at 11:40. The train will stop at New Cooch Behar, New Alipurduar, Kokrajhar, New Bongaigaon, and Kamakhya stations.
The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express will not only enhance connectivity but also pave the way for the electrification of newly dedicated sections, leading to faster and more eco-friendly train services.
As of now, the Indian Railways operates 34 Vande Bharat Express services covering 21 states. With plans to expand its reach, the railways aims to have at least one service operational in seven more states by June.
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