Vande Bharat Express Train: The third and last trial of Vande Bharat, the next to be started on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, is being completed. The new Vande Bharat will run at its top speed on this route.
Vande Bharat Express Train: Two Vande Bharat Express trains are already operating on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. Soon the third Vande Bharat will be seen running on this route. The next Vande Bharat Special to run on this route will be special. It is being said that the speed of the next Vande Bharat on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is going to be 160 km per hour. The third and last trial of the new Vande Bharat is being completed on this route. This state-of-the-art train was manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai and has recently begun its 15000 km trial run.
This Vande Bharat will save time for passengers
The new Vande Bharat train will be better than other Vande Bharat trains in terms of speed, passenger amenities and safety features. Vande Bharat running on this route will be better in many ways compared to the existing Vande Bharat trains running on other routes like New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Katra.
Passengers will save 45 minutes by running the new Vande Bharat train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. It currently takes approximately 5 hours and 25 minutes to travel on this route. The newly designed rakes specially designed for this route will be able to reach a speed of 160 kmph in 140 seconds.
If reports are to be believed, like other Vande Bharat trains on this route, this train can also run six days a week except Sunday. However, an official announcement is yet to be made from the Railways. Train No. 22962 Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express on Mumbai Ahmedabad route departs from Ahmedabad at 06:10 hrs and reaches Mumbai Central at 11:35 hrs.
The same train stops at some stations like Vadodara, Surat, Vapi and Borivali before reaching Mumbai Central at 11.35 am. In return, Train No. 22961 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express departs from Mumbai Central at 15:55 hrs and reaches Ahmedabad at 21:25 hrs. On the return journey, the train will stop at Vadodara, Surat, Vapi and Borivali stations in both directions.
When can Vande Bharat not start on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route?
After the third and final trial of this train, it has become clear that this train will be announced soon. Currently, the Model Code of Conduct is in force in the country amidst the Lok Sabha elections. In this situation, announcement of any new projects, new trains or new schemes is prohibited. If everything goes well, this train can be run between June or July.
What will be the facilities?
In this new train, four platform-side cameras including rear-view cameras will also be installed outside the coach. The train will be equipped with UV lights and high-efficiency compressor for better ventilation, air conditioning management and germ-free air supply. The advanced coach control management system will enable better monitoring and inputs to the control room and maintenance personnel.