- By Priyanka Koul
- Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vande Bharat Special Train Lucknow-Chhapra To Ghazipur-Ballia: In a significant relief for UP passengers, Indian Railways has extended the Lucknow–Chhapra Vande Bharat Special Express service to provide more convenience during the hot summer months. The extended service will operate from April 27, 2025, to July 11, 2025, ensuring a smoother, faster, and more comfortable travel experience for passengers, particularly those from Ghazipur and Ballia.
This high-speed service, running under train numbers 02270/02269, will operate six days a week (excluding Tuesdays) and will use modern 8-coach Vande Bharat rakes as per a report by Navbharat Times.
Lucknow-Chhapra Vande Bharat To Ghazipur-Ballia: Updated Train Timings and Route Details
- Departure from Lucknow: The train will leave Lucknow Junction at 2:15 PM, stopping at Sultanpur (4:05–4:07 PM) and Varanasi (6:20–6:25 PM). It will reach Chhapra Junction by 9:30 PM, passing through key stations like Ghazipur City, Ballia, and Suremanpur.
- Return from Chhapra: On the return journey, the train will depart from Chhapra Junction at 11:00 PM and arrive at Lucknow Junction at 6:30 AM the next day. It will halt at Suremanpur, Ballia, Ghazipur City, Varanasi (2:30–2:35 AM), and Sultanpur (4:48–4:50 AM).
How Will Lucknow-Chhapra Vande Bharat To Ghazipur-Ballia Benefit Passengers?
The Vande Bharat Express was initially introduced as a special service on the Lucknow–Chhapra route from 25 October to 8 November 2024. Due to growing demand, it was reintroduced from 27 March to 26 April 2025. Now, with rising summer temperatures and increased travel during this period, Indian Railways has decided to extend the service further.
Covering a distance of 489 km in just 7 hours and 15 minutes, this is the fastest train on this route. It not only saves time but also ensures better comfort and reduced crowding, especially helpful during festivals and holiday seasons.
Railway officials highlight that this extension is aimed at offering relief from the summer rush, particularly benefiting daily commuters and long-distance travellers from eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Ghazipur and Ballia.
