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 Vande Bharat service will significantly reduce travel time between Varanasi and Khajuraho from the current 9 to 12 hours to about 6 to 7 hours. Railway officials said that racks are being upgraded to support speeds of up to 160 kmph. . As per the provisional timetable, the Khajuraho-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express will depart from Khajuraho at 3:20 pm, reach Mahoba at 4 pm, Banda at 5:13 pm, Chitrakoot Dham at 6:13 pm, Prayagraj Chheoki at 8:20 pm, Vindhyachal at 9:10 pm and arrive at Varanasi at 11 pm....