Gorakhpur-Patliputra Vande Bharat Express to be launched on…; check stations, timings, other details

Gorakhpur-Patliputra Vande Bharat Express train will be launched on Friday, June 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the second Vande Bharat Express for Gorakhpur, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar said during his visit to the Gorakhpur Junction on Thursday. The new Vande Bharat train will connect Patliputra to Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Narkatiaganj. Gorakhpur-Patliputra-Gorakhpur (26502/26501) Vande Bharat Express’s regular operation will begin from June 22.

Gorakhpur-Patliputra Vande Bharat timings
 
The train will run six days a week except Saturday. Departure from Gorakhpur will be at 05.40 am and reach Patliputra at 12.45 pm. Similarly, it will depart from Patliputra at 03.30 pm and reach Gorakhpur at 10.30 pm.

Gorakhpur-Patliputra Vande Bharat Express stations

1. Gorakhpur
2. Kaptanganj
3. Paniahwa
4. Bagaha
5. Narkatiaganj
6. Bettiah
7. Sagauli
8. Bapudham
9. Motihari
10. Muzaffarpur
11. Hajipur
12. Patliputra Jn

Meanwhile, Railway Board Chairman Kumar conducted an extensive inspection of the station premises, integrated crew lobby, running room, and other passenger facilities. He also reviewed the station redevelopment plans under the Rs 500-crore Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to equip the Gorakhpur Junction with world-class amenities, including a roof plaza, spacious lounges, food courts, retail outlets, children’s play zones, and Divyang-friendly infrastructure like ramps, lifts, and Braille signage.

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26502/26501 गोरखपुर-पाटलिपुत्र-गोरखपुर वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस

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गोरखपुर से 05.40 बजे प्रस्थान कर पाटलिपुत्र 12.45 बजे,

पाटलिपुत्र से 15.30 बजे प्रस्थान कर गोरखपुर 22.30 बजे पहुँचेगी। pic.twitter.com/le5RkAzbci

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Gorakhpur Junction holds the distinction of having the world’s second-longest platform. Addressing the media, the Railway Board chief highlighted a record budget allocation of Rs 19,858 crore for railway development in Uttar Pradesh for 2025-26, 8 times more than the average outlay during 2009–2014. He further noted that 157 stations in the state, including 58 in the NER zone, are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat scheme.

He also provided updates on major capacity expansion projects such as new lines and third-line construction across eastern UP, including the Khalilabad-Bahraich corridor and doubling work between Domingarh and Kusmhi. During his visit, Kumar assured union leaders that he would prioritise addressing employee concerns regarding promotions, wages, and workplace safety.