Indian Railways Revises Train Timings for Vande Bharat and Southern Railway Routes Starting January 2025

Indian Railways (IR) has updated the schedules for several Vande Bharat Express and other semi-high-speed trains, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative aligns with IR’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve passenger convenience. The changes apply to 136 Vande Bharat Express trains nationwide and key routes within the Salem division of Southern Railway. Passengers are encouraged to review the revised schedules to avoid travel disruptions.

Indian Railways Adjusts Train Timings, Including Vande Bharat Express: Highlights

Updated Vande Bharat Express Timings (From January 1, 2025):

• Lucknow–Dehradun Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22545):
  • New Arrival Time (LJN-DDN): 13:40 hrs
  • Previous Arrival Time: 13:35 hrs
  • Delay: 5 minutes
• Gomti Nagar–Patna Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22346):
  • New Time at ML-NEWC Section: 20:43 hrs (Earlier: 20:35 hrs)
  • Revised Arrival at Destination: 23:45 hrs
• Deoghar–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22499):
  • New Departure Time (NEWC-BSB): 21:53 hrs (Earlier: 21:55 hrs)
  • Arrival Time at Destination: 22:30 hrs
• Patna–Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22345):
  • New Departure Time: 09:05 hrs (Earlier: 09:00 hrs)
  • Arrival Time at Destination: 14:35 hrs
  • Updated Time at NEWC-ML Section: 14:20 hrs (Earlier: 14:15 hrs)

Southern Railway (Salem Division) Schedule Adjustments:

• KSR Bengaluru–Coimbatore (Train No. 22665):
  • Arrival at Coimbatore Junction: 9:05 pm
• Rajkot–Coimbatore (Train No. 16613):
  • Arrival at Coimbatore Junction: 8:55 pm
• Pollachi–Coimbatore:
  • Train No. 06422: Arrival at 8:50 pm
  • Train No. 06420: Arrival at 9:25 am
• Shoranur–Coimbatore (Train No. 06804):
  • Arrival at Coimbatore Junction: 5:35 pm
• Mangalore–Coimbatore (Train No. 22609):
  • Arrival at Coimbatore Junction: 6:25 pm
• Silchar–Coimbatore (Train No. 12516):
  • Arrival at Coimbatore Junction: 11:55 am

Revised Departure Timings:

• Coimbatore–Shoranur (Train No. 06459):
  • New Departure Time: 4:25 pm
• Coimbatore–Rajkot (Train No. 16614):
  • New Departure Time: 12:45 am
• Mettupalayam–Tuticorin (Train No. 16765):
  • New Departure Time: 7:45 pm
• Mettupalayam–Podanur (Train No. 06615):
  • New Departure Time: 1:00 pm

Important Note for Passengers:

To ensure a smooth journey, passengers are advised to verify the updated schedules using the IRCTC website, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), or by consulting local station managers or enquiry counters.