Kanpur, Oct. 25 -- : Bundelkhand will soon get its first Vande Bharat Express, linking Varanasi and Khajuraho. The semi high-speed train will pass through Banda, providing a faster and more comfortable travel option for passengers across the region. According to officials, railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the proposal, and the timetable has already been finalised. The train is expected to start running soon, as groundwork along the designated route is nearly complete. At present, only a few express trains, including the Mahakaushal Express, Chambal Express, Tulsi Express and UP Sampark Kranti, operate through Banda.

These trains connect the region with major cities such as Delhi, Gwalior, Prayagraj and Jhansi. The new Vand...