The New Vande Bharat Express, connecting Firozpur Cantt in Punjab to Delhi Junction, finally hit the tracks on November 8, 2025, for yet another milestone in the expanding high-speed rail network of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the train and said this will ensure better connectivity and quicker travel time for people of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi.
Inaugural run-key details
The special run of the Vande Bharat Express between Firozpur and Delhi departed precisely at 8:05 AM from Firozpur Cantt. It will make scheduled stops at several stations, including Faridkot between 8:43 and 8:45, Bathinda Junction between 9:30 and 9:35, Dhuri Junction between 10:43 and 10:45, Patiala between 11:25 and 11:27, Ambala Cantt between 12:18 and 12:20, Kurukshetra between 12:48 and 12:50, and Panipat Junction between 1:25 and 1:27. The train is expected to enter Delhi Junction at 3:05 PM.
Route's Speed Record Holder. The newly functional train service has gained its status as the fastest train service in the corridor. It covers the length of 486 km from Firozpur Cantt to Delhi within 6 hours and 40 minutes. In comparison to other trains running in this corridor, the Vande Bharat Express train takes the least time. Running days and future plans. Vande Bharat Express will run 6 days in a week with the exception of Wednesdays.
In addition to Firozpur-Delhi, the country saw the induction of three more Vande Bharat Express trains, marking India's commitment to upgrading its railway infrastructure and improving passengers' mobility. The advent of Vande Bharat Express is likely to contribute major socio-economic dividends to the development of border areas and their integration with national markets.
