Indian Railways: The Indian Railways has taken a major step towards developing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hometown, Varanasi, into a world-class transport hub. The Railway Ministry is preparing a master plan for the integrated development of the city’s three major railway stations – Kashi, Varanasi Cantt, and Varanasi. This plan aims to not only enhance passenger convenience but also significantly increase train efficiency and capacity.
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Railways Big Plan
Currently, approximately 400 trains operate daily from these three stations. The Railways is now working to increase this number to 500. This will increase train operating capacity by approximately 25 percent and provide passengers with more train options. Reduced congestion will make the travel experience more convenient.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav recently visited Varanasi. Following the launch of four new Vande Bharat Express trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the city’s railway stations. He reviewed the progress of construction work, passenger amenities, and station development.
Passengers to enjoy high-tech facilities
During the inspection, the Railway Minister directed officials to prioritize passenger convenience in station development. He said that facilities such as spacious waiting halls, escalators, elevators, food courts, high-tech information systems, parking, and multimodal integration should be ensured to provide a world-class experience to passengers.
Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar also visited the Varanasi Railway Station and held a meeting with officials. He reviewed the station’s redevelopment, platform expansion, and passenger amenities.
Inspection of the Banaras Rail Engine Factory
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also inspected the Banaras Rail Engine Factory (BARECA), which plays a key role in manufacturing modern locomotives for Indian Railways. He inspected the loco frame shop, loco assembly shop, and loco test shop, gaining technical insight into the manufacturing processes. This factory is also contributing to increasing the export potential of the Railways.
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Four New Vande Bharat Trains Launched
On November 8, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi. These include the Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express trains. These new trains will reduce travel time between major cities and provide passengers with a fast, safe, and comfortable travel experience.
With the launch of these new trains, the number of Vande Bharat Express services in the country has increased to 164. The Ministry of Railways aims to develop Varanasi as a model railway city for modern India, where all sectors, including pilgrimage, tourism, and trade, benefit from strong rail connectivity.
