The Vande Bharat Express with 20 coaches! Key things to know

Since its debut in 2019, the Vande Bharat Express has become synonymous with modern, efficient, and comfortable train travel in India. Designed as a semi-high-speed service, the train has significantly reduced journey times while improving connectivity between major cities, making it a preferred choice for many passengers.

Currently, 150 Vande Bharat services operate daily across the country, with 75 running in each direction. The trains are deployed in three different configurations- 8-car, 16-car, and 20-car rake, depending on demand and route requirements. To cater to the surge in passenger numbers, Indian Railways has already introduced 13 pairs of 20-coach Vande Bharat trains on high-traffic routes.

Taking this initiative further, the Ministry of Railways has now decided to upgrade three more existing Vande Bharat Express services to 20-coach formations. The trains identified for this expansion are:

• 20631/32 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central
• 20701/02 Secunderabad – Tirupati
• 20665/66 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli

The addition of more coaches will not only increase seating capacity but also make the service more convenient for passengers on these busy routes. The step is part of Indian Railways’ broader strategy to strengthen premium train services and ensure faster, safer, and more comfortable travel options across India.

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With these upgrades, Vande Bharat Express is set to further solidify its position as the flagship of India’s rail modernization drive.