In a noteworthy development, a new Vande Bharat service will be available between Lucknow and Dehradun, bringing enhanced connectivity to the two cities. This semi-high-speed train is scheduled to be flagged off from Dehradun on March 12, covering the 750 km distance between both state capitals in just 8 hours.

• The Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week between Dehradun and Lucknow, making halts at Haridwar, Moradabad, and Bareilly stations.

• Departing from Dehradun at 2:45 PM, it will reach Lucknow at 10:40 PM, with stops at Haridwar, Moradabad, and Bareilly.

• The return journey from Lucknow will commence at 5:15 AM, passing through Bareilly, Moradabad, and concluding at Dehradun by 1:35 PM.

Another Vande Bharat train is set to launch between Patna and Lucknow on March 12, further enhancing connectivity.

• Operating from Patna Junction to Lucknow's Gomti Nagar station, this train will depart at 6:05 AM, and arrive in Lucknow at 2:30 PM.

• The return journey will start from Gomti Nagar at 3:20 PM, and terminate in Patna by 11:45 PM.

• Additionally, the existing Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat service (22549/22550) will be extended to Prayagraj Junction.