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  "type": "article",
  "title": "New Overnight Train Set to Link Varanasi and Amritsar as PM Modi Flags Off Sant Ravidas Express on July 17",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Sant Ravidas Express on July 17, a new overnight train connecting Varanasi to Chheharta in Amritsar.",
  "content": "Indian Railways is set to gift passengers a brand new overnight train service starting July 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Sant Ravidas Express, a new train connecting Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Chheharta, Amritsar in Punjab. The train promises a comfortable overnight journey option that will benefit religious travellers, tourists, traders and long distance commuters alike, saving them time while making the journey far more convenient.\n\nFull Schedule in Both Directions\nTrain number 14624 Chheharta-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express will run every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departing Chheharta at 2:05 PM. It will reach Amritsar at 14:25 and leave again at 14:30. The next morning it will arrive in Lucknow at 07:25, depart at 07:35, and finally reach Varanasi at 12:15 in the afternoon. On the return leg, train number 14623 Varanasi-Chheharta Sant Ravidas Express will run every Thursday, Saturday and Monday, leaving Varanasi at 7:50 PM. It will reach Lucknow at 00:10 at night and depart at 00:20. The following evening it will arrive in Amritsar at 16:35, leave at 16:40, and finally pull into Chheharta at 17:10 in the evening.\n\nMajor Stops Along the Route\nFor passenger convenience, the Sant Ravidas Express will halt at several important stations, including Amritsar, Jalandhar City, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City and Varanasi. With stops at so many major stations, millions of passengers across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh stand to benefit directly, since they will no longer need connecting trains or long waits to travel between these regions.\n\nModern Facilities on Board\nThe new train has been equipped with a range of modern facilities. Passengers will get fully air conditioned sleeper coaches, comfortable berths, bio vacuum toilets, a digital passenger information system, CCTV surveillance, automatic doors and improved security arrangements. These features are expected to make the long distance journey considerably more comfortable and safer than before, particularly for those travelling through the night.\n\nA Boost for Religious Tourism\nThe new service directly links two of the country's most significant religious and cultural cities. In Varanasi, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Maa Annapurna Temple and the world famous Ganga Aarti performed at the river ghats draw lakhs of devotees every year. In Amritsar, the Sri Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border remain top attractions for tourists from India and abroad. With a direct train now connecting the two cities, travel for pilgrims and tourists is set to become easier, giving religious tourism a fresh push.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The new train gives direct, affordable rail connectivity between two major religious cities in north India, making it easier for devotees and tourists nationwide to plan their travel.\n• In Varanasi and Amritsar: Local passengers will no longer need to wait for connecting trains, the overnight journey saves travel time, and rising tourist footfall in both cities could benefit local businesses as well.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When will the Sant Ravidas Express be flagged off?\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the train on July 17.\n\n2. Which cities will this train connect?\nThe train will connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Chheharta, Amritsar in Punjab.\n\n3. On which days will the Chheharta to Varanasi train run?\nTrain number 14624 will run every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, leaving Chheharta at 2:05 PM and reaching Varanasi at 12:15 PM the next day.\n\n4. On which days will the Varanasi to Chheharta train run?\nTrain number 14623 will run every Thursday, Saturday and Monday, leaving Varanasi at 7:50 PM and reaching Chheharta at 17:10 the next evening.\n\n5. What are the major stops along the route?\nThe train will halt at Amritsar, Jalandhar City, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jaunpur City and Varanasi.\n\n6. What facilities will passengers get on board?\nPassengers will get fully air conditioned sleeper coaches, comfortable berths, bio vacuum toilets, a digital passenger information system, CCTV surveillance and automatic doors.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/travel/17-julai-se-kashi-aura-golden-temple-ke-bicha-chalegi-nai-trena-janen-sant-ravidas-express-ka-pura-taima-tebala-7653",
  "category": "Travel",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-14",
  "tags": [
    "Sant Ravidas Express",
    "Varanasi Amritsar train",
    "PM Modi",
    "Indian Railways",
    "new train",
    "Chheharta Varanasi train",
    "religious tourism",
    "train schedule"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}