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The Vande Bharat Express, also called Train 18, is India's first semi-high-speed train, designed with modern features to improve passenger comfort and safety. India's railway system is crucial for connecting cities, towns, and villages across the country. One of the most exciting advancements in this system is the Vande Bharat Express, a train that marks India's progress toward faster rail travel.
Launched in 2019 and built by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, these trains are proudly made in India. With its sleek design, comfortable features, and high speed, the Vande Bharat Express is changing the way people travel on Indian Railways. Since it has been introduced on 6 routes to and from Mumbai, here are some of the key routes where it operates.
Key Routes from Mumbai
The Vande Bharat Express has been introduced on six major routes from Mumbai, providing faster travel options for passengers:
1. Mumbai CSMT-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
Route: Mumbai CSMT to Madgaon (Goa)
Departure: Leaves Mumbai CSMT at 05:25, reaching Madgaon at 15:30.
Return: Departs Madgaon at 12:20, arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 22:25.
Travel Time: Around 10 hours 50 minutes.
Stops: Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Thivim.
2. Mumbai CSMT-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number: 22223/22224
Route: Mumbai CSMT to Sainagar Shirdi
Departure: Leaves Mumbai CSMT at 06:20, arrives at Sainagar Shirdi by 11:30.
Return: Departs from Sainagar Shirdi at 17:25, reaches Mumbai CSMT at 22:50.
Travel Time: Around 5 hours 10 minutes.
Stops: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nasik Road.
3. Mumbai CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express
Train Number: 22225/22226
Route: Mumbai CSMT to Solapur
Departure: Leaves Mumbai CSMT at 16:05, arrives at Solapur at 22:40.
Return: Departs from Solapur at 06:05, reaching Mumbai CSMT by 12:35.
Travel Time: About 6 hours 35 minutes.
Stops: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Kurduvadi.
4. Jalna-Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express
Train Number: 20705/20706
Route: Jalna to Mumbai CSMT
Departure: Leaves Jalna at 05:05, arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 11:55.
Return: Departs from Mumbai CSMT at 13:10, reaching Jalna by 20:30.
Travel Time: About 6 hours 50 minutes.
Stops: Aurangabad, Manmad, Nasik Road, Kalyan, Thane, Dadar.
5. Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express
Train Number: 20901/20902
Route: Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar Capital
Departure: Leaves Mumbai Central at 06:00, arrives at Gandhinagar Capital at 12:25.
Return: Departs Gandhinagar Capital at 14:05, reaching Mumbai Central by 20:25.
Travel Time: Approximately 6 hours 25 minutes.
Stops: Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad.
6. Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express
Train Number: 20901/20902 (same as Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital)
Route: Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central
Departure: Leaves Ahmedabad at 14:05, arrives at Mumbai Central by 20:25.
Return: Departs Mumbai Central at 06:00, arrives at Ahmedabad at 12:25.
Travel Time: About 6 hours 25 minutes.
Stops: Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara.
In terms of performance, the Vande Bharat Express can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, which helps in reducing travel time significantly. The train is built using stainless steel, making it lighter and more energy-efficient. Its intelligent braking system ensures smooth acceleration and deceleration, providing a safer and more comfortable travel experience.
