To enhance connectivity and increase passenger count, Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express will soon extend its route to Varanasi. Northern Railway's Lucknow Division has been asked to conduct a survey and prepare a feasibility report for the same.

While the train initially received a strong response, current ridership from Meerut to Lucknow remains low, causing revenue losses. The extension aims to address this imbalance by attracting more passengers.

To further enhance accessibility, Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22490) has announced seat availability from December 11 to 15.

In the Chair Car, vacant seats are as follows: 302, 343, 353, 347 and 324. The fare is set at ₹1,355 per seat. For the Executive Class, available seats are 12, 18, 32, 28 and 5 on the corresponding dates, with a fare of ₹2,415 per seat.