The Vande Bharat Express between Dehradun and Lucknow began operations with 16 coaches on Saturday, doubling its earlier capacity of eight coaches. Equipped with modern facilities, the train arrived at Dehradun railway station at 1:40 pm as train number 22545 from Lucknow.
Passengers and railway officials expressed excitement and curiosity as the expanded train entered the platform, with many taking photos. The return journey, train number 22546, departed from Dehradun for Lucknow at 2:25 pm.
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Senior Station Superintendent Ravindra Kumar said that passenger numbers on the first day were normal, but added that the additional coaches would benefit travellers in the coming days by providing more seats and increasing the chances of confirmed bookings.
Railway officials noted that passenger demand on the Dehradun-Lucknow route has been steadily rising. The addition of coaches is expected to make travel more comfortable and convenient, benefiting passengers commuting between Dehradun, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, and Lucknow.
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With the expanded service, a larger number of travellers can now enjoy the fast and comfortable Vande Bharat experience.