Timings Revised for Multiple Trains Following Introduction of Vande Bharat Express
In a significant announcement for travelers, Indian Railways has revised the timings of several trains following the introduction of the new Vande Bharat Express, which will run between Meerut City and Lucknow Charbagh. The revision in timings will come into effect starting September 5, 2024, for most of the affected trains, with one change being implemented from September 10. The revised schedules are expected to streamline operations, improve punctuality, and offer better coordination with the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express.
Below are the details of the revised timings for various trains:
1. 22454 Meerut City – Lucknow Rajya Rani Express
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Meerut City Departure: Preponed from 06:40 AM to 07:05 AM
- Hapur: Arrival and departure shifted from 07:15/07:17 to 07:36/07:38
- Amroha: No change, continues to stop from 08:36/08:38
- Moradabad: Extended halt from 09:25/09:33 to 09:25/09:35
- Rampur: Slight revision from 10:01/10:03 to 10:02/10:04
This adjustment ensures better coordination with other trains and reduces possible delays along the route.
2. 14241 Prayagraj Sangam – Saharanpur Nauchandi Express
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Saharanpur Arrival: No change, remains at 10:40 AM
- Deoband: Adjusted from 08:43/08:45 to 09:38/09:40
- Muzaffarnagar: Timing revised from 08:23/08:25 to 09:18/09:20
- Khatauli: Now scheduled for 08:58/09:00 instead of 08:03/08:05
- Meerut Cantt.: Preponed from 07:40/07:42 to 08:35/08:37
- Meerut City: Longer stop from 07:20/07:35 to 08:20/08:30
- Hapur: No change, continues to stop from 06:10/06:20
These changes aim to enhance punctuality and accommodate other train schedules more effectively.
3. 22453 Lucknow – Meerut City Rajya Rani Express
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Hapur: Slight shift from 21:43/21:45 to 21:30/21:32
- Amroha: Revised from 20:34/20:36 to 20:35/20:37
- Moradabad: Preponed from 19:57/20:05 to 19:58/20:08
- Rampur: Altered from 19:04/19:06 to 18:48/18:50
- Bareilly: Preponed from 18:10/18:15 to 17:52/17:57
- Shahjahanpur: Timing revised from 17:05/17:07 to 17:03/17:05
- Hardoi: Remains the same at 16:01/16:03
- Balamau: No changes, continues at 15:32/15:34
These slight modifications ensure smoother flow and better alignment with other trains on the same route.
4. 15623 Bhagat Ki Kothi – Kamakhya Express
- Effective from: September 10, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Moradabad: Departure time revised from 08:25/08:35 to 08:15/08:25
- Bareilly: Altered from 10:08/10:10 to 09:51/09:56
- Lucknow Charbagh: Changed from 14:00/14:10 to 14:20/14:30
This adjustment reflects a minor change that will improve punctuality without disrupting the overall travel schedule.
5. 04357 Moradabad – Najibabad Passenger
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Gajraula: Timing revised from 20:50/21:50 to 21:30/21:50
- Mahesra: Slight shift from 20:31/20:32 to 20:38/20:39
- Kafurpur: Revised from 20:23/20:24 to 20:29/20:30
- Amroha: Preponed from 20:08/20:13 to 20:12/20:17
- Kailsa: Revised from 19:58/19:59 to 20:00/20:01
- Chak Kali Lait Halt: No change, remains at 19:50/19:51
- Hakimpur: Preponed from 19:42/19:43 to 19:43/19:44
- Lodhipur Bishanpur: Shifted slightly from 19:34/19:35 to 19:34/19:35
- Moradabad Departure: No change, continues at 19:20 PM
This adjustment will improve the connection between Moradabad and Najibabad, offering better coordination with other local services.
6. 04358 Najibabad – Moradabad Passenger
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Gajraula: No change, remains at 06:50/06:55
- Mahesra: No change, continues at 07:03/07:04
- Kafurpur: Timing unchanged at 07:11/07:12
- Amroha: Slight adjustment from 07:22/07:24 to 07:20/07:22
- Kailsa: Remains the same at 07:34/07:35
- Chak Kali Lait Halt: Preponed from 07:42/07:43 to 07:42/07:43
- Hakimpur: Preponed from 07:50/07:51 to 07:50/07:51
- Lodhipur Bishanpur: Remains unchanged at 07:58/07:59
- Moradabad Arrival: Preponed from 08:40 to 09:40
These revised timings ensure better connectivity between Najibabad and Moradabad.
7. 04350 Delhi Jn.- Moradabad Passenger
- Effective from: September 5, 2024
- Revised timings:
- Garhmuktesar Bridge: Preponed from 07:04/07:05 to 07:03/07:04
- Kankather: Preponed from 07:16/07:17 to 07:15/07:16
- Gajraula: Shifted slightly from 07:41/07:46 to 07:38/07:43
- Mahesra: Preponed from 07:53/07:55 to 07:49/07:51
- Kafurpur: Remains unchanged at 08:05/08:07
- Amroha: Preponed from 08:21/08:26 to 08:21/08:26
- Kailsa: Preponed from 08:35/08:37 to 08:33/08:35
- Chak Kali Lait Halt: Slight shift from 08:44/08:45 to 08:45/08:46
- Hakimpur: Preponed from 08:52/08:54 to 08:54/08:56
- Lodhipur Bishanpur: Preponed from 09:01/09:03 to 09:22/09:24
- Moradabad Arrival: Arrival shifted from 10:20 AM to 10:25 AM
These revisions in timings aim to enhance train operations, ensure smoother travel experiences, and optimize coordination between various services.