PM Modi Flags Off New Vande Bharat Express from Ayodhya to Patna.

National | Dated: 13 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off a new Vande Bharat Express train connecting the holy city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to Patna in Bihar. This new route aims to boost spiritual tourism and enhance connectivity between the two states.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The train will cover the distance in approximately 6 hours.
  • It is equipped with advanced safety features like the Kavach system.
  • This marks the continuous expansion of the semi-high-speed rail network.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Train: Vande Bharat.
  • Route: Ayodhya to Patna.
  • Focus: Spiritual Tourism.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged off a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Patna to which holy city in Uttar Pradesh?

Correct Answer: Ayodhya

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Vande Bharat Express

  • First Run - 15 February 2019
  • Manufacturer - Integral Coach Factory, Chennai