The Vande Bharat Express train between Prayagraj and Gorakhpur, launched on March 14th, is struggling to attract passengers compared to the Delhi Vande Bharat. While the Delhi Vande Bharat consistently has high occupancy rates, the Prayagraj-Gorakhpur route sees significantly lower occupancy, particularly in the economy class. One month after launch, the...
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average occupancy for the Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat is 54.81% in economy class and 97.65% in chair car. In contrast, the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat has an average occupancy of 99% in economy class and 122% in chair car. This difference is attributed to the high fares of the Vande Bharat compared to other trains like the Chouri Chaura Express, which offers a similar route at a much lower cost. The Chouri Chaura Express also runs at night, allowing passengers to sleep through the journey, which is not possible on the Vande Bharat. This difference in convenience, along with the higher fares, is believed to be deterring passengers from choosing the Vande Bharat.