India, Nov. 3 -- LUCKNOW The ministry of railways has approved the operation of the Saharanpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express (26503/26504), opening a faster and more comfortable travel option between western Uttar Pradesh and the state capital.

The train will be flagged off on November 8. It will operate six days a week, except Mondays, and is expected to significantly benefit daily commuters, traders and regular travellers from cities along the route, said railway officials.

The semi-high-speed train will run via Saharanpur, Najibabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur and Sitapur, offering passengers a safer, quicker and more convenient journey.

According to officials, the primary maintenance and cleaning will be handled at Lucknow Ju...