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Chennai Vande Bharat for coastal Andhra’s Narasapur rolls out today: Know route, fare, timings

Chennai Vande Bharat for coastal Andhra’s Narasapur rolls out today: Know route, fare, timings

Train travel between Chennai and coastal Andhra Pradesh will get a major upgrade on Monday with the launch of an extended Vande Bharat Express service. Indian Railways has extended the popular semi-high-speed Vande Bharat to Narasapur, marking a significant boost to connectivity and comfort for passengers travelling to and from Chennai. Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat: Starting December 15, the train will cover 655 km in under nine hours, enhancing travel for commuters and tourists alike.(ANI File/Representative image) ALSO READ | A month after flag-off, Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat to start regular operations from December 9 Here’s all you need to know about the new Vande Bharat service: From December 15 onwards, the Vande Bharat will begin commercial operations on the Narasapur-Chennai sector, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to existing train services. The return service from Chennai to Narasapur will follow shortly, starting December 17, said a report by The Indian Express. According to the Southern Railway zone, the existing Dr MGR Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express has been extended to cover Narasapur. Train no. 20678, …

Delhi-Dehradun expressway: All about the 210-km road project set to cut travel time

Delhi-Dehradun expressway: All about the 210-km road project set to cut travel time

Published on: Dec 02, 2025 08:27 am IST The 210-kilometre expressway is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun. Commuters between Delhi and Dehradun are in for good news, as the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has begun a trial run on a section connecting the national capital and Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat. Vehicles pass by a closed section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, in New Delhi.(PTI File) The 210-kilometre expressway is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun. It was initially set to open for commuters in 2024, but a date in February 2026 is now being targeted for the opening. With the beginning of the one-month trial period on the 32-kilometre stretch from Delhi to Baghpat, the congestion on the pre-existing routes is expected to ease. All about the Delhi Dehradun Expressway The approximately 210-kilometre-long Delhi-Dehradun Expressway begins close to the Akshardham Metro station in the national capital. It runs through several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli and Sarahanpur and ends in the Uttarakhand capital, Dehradun. It …