Indian Railways revises route of 74th Vande Bharat train: Check new stops, timings, ticket price
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Indian Railways revised the route of the 74th Vande Bharat Express to include Gurdaspur station, enhancing connectivity between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
Background
The 74th Vande Bharat Express connects Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) via Gurdaspur. It covers a distance of 285 km in 05:05 hours and operates daily except Saturdays.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe 74th Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 285 km.
- FactThe train operates daily except on Saturdays.
- PlaceThe revised route includes stops at Batala Junction, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Jammu Tawi.
- BodyThe Railway Board is the nodal body responsible for approving route revisions and train operations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of high-speed rail corridors like Vande Bharat Express contributes to regional economic integration and tourism in Northern India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reduction in travel time between pilgrimage hubs and urban centers to boost religious tourism.
- Regional connectivity: Integration of smaller transit points like Gurdaspur into the national high-speed rail network.
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Balancing the high operational costs of Vande Bharat with the need for affordable regional connectivity.
Keywords: Regional Integration · Logistics Efficiency · Tourism Infrastructure · Modal Shift · Connectivity
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