The first Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today, with a direct journey taking about five hours—an order-of-magnitude improvement for travellers across difficult terrain. Operating with 20 coaches, it will run six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Fares are set between Rs 715 and Rs 1,515, aiming for dependable, all-weather connectivity.
UP’s longest Ganga Expressway is set to slash travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to about 6 hours, down from roughly 12 hours. The six-lane greenfield project is designed for speeds up to 120 kmph, promising a faster, smoother corridor for travellers once operational.
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