India, Nov. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains --- Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Lucknow to Saharanpur in UP, Punjab's Firozpur to Delhi and Kerala's Ernakulam to Karnataks's Bengaluru.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other senior officials of the Railway Board were also present at the event in Varanasi.

By significantly reducing travel time between major destinations, these trains are expected to enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country.

The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will save about 2 hours and 40 minutes compared to the special trains currently in operation. The train will connect impor...