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Uttar Pradesh’s 15th Vande Bharat train to commence commercial run next week – check route, stoppages

New Vande Bharat train for Uttar Pradesh: Presently, 14 Vande Bharat trains are operational across the state, connecting more than 20 cities. These semi-high-speed trains have transformed the rail connectivity and reduced travel time between two distances.

3 min readDec 5, 2025 07:47 PM IST

This new train will be maintained and operated by the Northern Railway (NR) zone.

Vande Bharat train, New Vande Bharat train: Uttar Pradesh‘s 15th Vande Bharat Express train is set to begin its commercial run next week. Presently, 14 Vande Bharat trains are operational across the state, connecting more than 20 cities. These semi-high-speed trains have transformed the rail connectivity and reduced travel time between two distances.

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New Vande Bharat train for Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s new Vande Bharat Express train will run between Gomtinagar and Saharanpur. This new train will be maintained and operated by the Northern Railway (NR) zone. This new-age train will shorten travel time and provide modern facilities, making journeys more convenient and comfortable.

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Gomtinagar-Saharanpur Vande Bharat train

Train number 26503/26504 Saharanpur–Gomtinagar–Saharanpur is scheduled to begin operations on December 9 from Saharanpur and on December 10 from Gomtinagar. The train will halt at seven stations en route: Daliganj, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Najibabad and Roorkee.

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Total Vande Bharat train in Uttar Pradesh: Full List

Notably, UP was the first state in the country to receive this premium, ultra-modern train, with the inaugural service operating between Varanasi and New Delhi. A look at the full list of Vande Bharat Express trains in the state:

Train number 22435/22436 Varanasi-New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20171/20172 Rani Kamlapati-Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22457/22458 Anand Vihar Terminal-Dehradun-Anand Vihar Terminal Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22549/22550 Gorakhpur-Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22415/22416 Varanasi-New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22425/22426 Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal-Ayodhya Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22345/22346 Patna-Gomti Nagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20887/20888 Ranchi-Banaras-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22545/22546 Lucknow-Dehradoon-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22490/22489 Meerut City-Lucknow-Meerut City Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20981/20982 Udaipur-Agra Cantt-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express
Train number 22500/22499 Varanasi-Deoghar-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20176/20175 Agra Cantt-Banaras-Agra Cantt Vande Bharat Express
Train number 26502/26501 Gorakhpur-Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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