The Amritsar-Delhi Vande Bharat Express commenced operations from January 6, 2024. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it seeks to enhance connectivity between the national capital and Amritsar, which sees thousands of travellers visit the Golden Temple also called the Harmandir Sahib. While Shatabdi takes over 6 hours, Vande Bharat Express covers the same distance in 5.5 hours