Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, enhancing connectivity between key North Indian cities. This semi-high-speed train, operating six days a week, significantly reduces travel time on the 384 km route. Other Vande Bharat trains introduced in 2025 include routes connecting Sabarmati-Veraval, Srinagar-Katra, and Meerut City-Lucknow, modernizing India’s railway infrastructure.