Sant Ravidas Express Train From Chheharta-Varanasi: Route, schedule and timings
The Sant Ravidas Express will improve rail connectivity between Varanasi and Amritsar, offering a quicker overnight journey with modern sleeper coaches and better access to two major pilgrimage centres.
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- PM Modi flagged off the Sant Ravidas Express on July 17
- The train connects Varanasi and Chheharta near Amritsar
- It offers a faster overnight journey with modern sleeper coaches
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Sant Ravidas Express on July 17, introducing a new premium overnight train between Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Chheharta near Amritsar in Punjab. The new service is expected to improve connectivity between two of North India's most important spiritual destinations while offering passengers a faster and more comfortable travel experience.
The train, which features modern sleeper coaches, will operate three days a week and is expected to strengthen both pilgrimage travel and regular rail connectivity between the two cities.
ROUTE AND TIMINGS
The Sant Ravidas Express will run between Varanasi and Chheharta, a railway station near Amritsar.
The train will depart Varanasi at 7.05 pm, reach Lucknow at 12.10 am, arrive in Amritsar at 4.35 pm the following day and terminate at Chheharta at 5.10 pm.
On the return journey, it will leave Chheharta at 2.05 pm, stop briefly at Amritsar, reach Lucknow at 7.30 am and arrive in Varanasi at 12.15 pm the next day.
MAJOR STOPS ON THE ROUTE
The train will stop at several important stations, improving connectivity for travellers across northern India. Besides Varanasi, Lucknow, Amritsar and Chheharta, the service will halt at other key stations along its route, making it useful for both long-distance passengers and pilgrims.
CHECK DETAILS OF THE TRAIN:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Name | Sant Ravidas Express |
| Flag-off Date | July 17 |
| Flagged off by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Route | Varanasi – Chheharta (near Amritsar) |
| Frequency | Three days a week |
| Departure (Varanasi) | 7:05 pm |
| Arrival (Lucknow) | 12:10 am |
| Arrival (Amritsar) | 4:35 pm (next day) |
| Arrival (Chheharta) | 5:10 pm (next day) |
| Return Departure (Chheharta) | 2:05 pm |
| Return Arrival (Lucknow) | 7:30 am (next day) |
| Return Arrival (Varanasi) | 12:15 pm (next day) |
| Major Stops | Varanasi, Lucknow, Amritsar, Chheharta |
| Key Features | Modern sleeper coaches, overnight journey, improved passenger comfort |
| Purpose | Boost rail connectivity, pilgrimage travel and tourism between Uttar Pradesh and Punjab |
MODERN SLEEPER TRAIN FOR LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL
The Sant Ravidas Express will feature modern sleeper amenities designed to make overnight journeys more comfortable.
The train is expected to reduce travel time compared with existing services on the route while offering improved onboard facilities for passengers.
BOOST FOR PILGRIMAGE AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
The launch is expected to benefit devotees and tourists travelling between Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi and the historic religious sites around Amritsar.
Railway officials believe the service will strengthen tourism, improve connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and provide a convenient travel option for passengers visiting these major pilgrimage destinations.
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