News
Travel
PM Modi flags off the Mahamana Express train from Varanasi

22 Jan 2016, 03:35 pm

PM Modi flags off the Mahamana Express train from Varanasi
Varanasi, Jan 22 (JEN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Varanasi on Friday, flagged off the Mahamana Express and complimented the Railways for the launch of the superfast train with modern passenger amenities.

The train, which has been named after Banaras Hindu University founder, Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya, will run between Varanasi and Delhi via Lucknow,  thrice a week.
 
It will depart from New Delhi at 6.35 pm every MondayWednesday and Friday from Jan 25and will reach Varanasi at 8.25 am the next day.
 
From Varanasi, the trains will leave at 6.35 pm every TuesdayThursday and Saturday fromJan 26 to reach New Delhi at 8.25 am the next day.
 
The Mahamana Express is fully equipped with modern facilities,including renovated and refurbished AC-coaches fitted with LED screen, dustbins and bio toilets in every coach, etc.
 
Passengers have to pay an enhanced fare (15%) for this train.

Etihad Airways to become fi ...

Etihad Airways is set to introduce direct flights to Luxembourg, becoming the first airline from the Middle East to operate services to the country. Launching on Oct 29 2026, the new route will also be the only nonstop connection between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, linking two key centres in Europe and the Middle East, the airline said.

Lufthansa Turns 100—I ...

Lufthansa will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, commemorating a century since the founding of the original “Luft Hansa” on January 6, 1926. The airline’s first flight followed shortly after, on April 6 of the same year, marking the beginning of what would become one of aviation’s most recognisable brands.

Air India’s surprise ...

Tata Group-owned Air India on Tuesday announced a new, unilateral codeshare partnership with airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, thus making the Baltic region more conveniently accessible for Air India customers.