New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi on November 8 at around 8:15 am, expanding India's semi-high speed rail network and boosting connectivity across several regions.

According to the press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the new Vande Bharat Express trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes.

The PMO said that by significantly reducing travel time between major destinations, these trains will enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country.

The Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat will establish direct connectivity on this route and save ...