Kolkata, July 11 -- The Howrah-Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express began running with 20 coaches from Friday, up from the earlier 16, to cater to growing passenger demand and enhance travel convenience on the busy route.

The ER announced augmentation on Thursday. Both up & down services operated with extended 20-coach configuration on Friday.

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