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Odisha’s 2nd Vande Bharat Likely To Run On Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Angul-Rourkela Route: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Puri: Odisha is likely to get its second Vande Bharat Express and the train will run on Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Angul-Rourkela route, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at flagging-off ceremony of Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express here on Thursday.

He further said that there are plans to introduce Vande Metro service on Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack route. “After Vande Bharat, Vande Sleeper will be introduced and subsequently Vande Metro will be launched,” he added.

Also Read: Vande Bharat Vs Shatabdi: Here’s How Much Time You Will Save Between Howrah & Puri

The regular run of the semi high-speed train between Howrah and Puri with 16 coaches will commence from May 20. It will cover a distance of 500 km between Howrah and Puri in about six and a half hours. The service will be available six days a week, except Thursdays, and there will be seven stoppages – Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road – between Puri and Howrah. The train will halt at these stations for two minutes only, the sources said.

Also Read: Odisha 1st Vande Bharat To Be Flagged Off At 12.53PM; Check Train Schedule, Ticket Price

The fare for AC Chair Car is Rs 1,265, including catering charge of Rs 162, and that for Executive Chair Car is Rs 2,420, including catering charge of Rs 195. If a passenger opts for ‘No Food’ option, the catering charge will not be added to the fare.

OB Bureau

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