Vande Bharat Express 

Vande Bharat Express New Features Train Mumbai – Gandhinagar – Mumbai

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Vande Bharat Express New Features Train Mumbai – Gandhinagar – Mumbai

Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi to flag off the Next-Gen Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar & Mumbai from Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station

All equipped with the latest technologies, the Vande Bharat 2.0 Trains are here to provide you a comfortable Passenger experience.

 

Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the ‘Make in India’ Vande Bharat Express which will be running between Gandhinagar Capital to Mumbai Central.

As an excellent example of the Make in India success story, the Indian Railways launched the country’s first indigenous Semi High-Speed train, Vande Bharat Express on 15th February in 2025.

The first Vande Bharat Express train was operated on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.

400 new generation Vande Bharat Trains, with better energy efficiency and passenger riding experience, will be developed and manufactured during the next three years.

Here’s a detailed look at the Mumbai Central ↔ Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express (Train Nos. 20901 / 20902) and its new-generation features:

🚄 Key New Features of Vande Bharat 2.0 on Mumbai–Gandhinagar Route

⚙ Performance & Design Enhancements

  • Faster Acceleration & Higher Speed: Hits 0–100 km/h in just 52 seconds and can reach a maximum of ~160–180 km/h depending on track conditions.
  • Lighter Structure: Trainset weight reduced to 392 tons (from ~430 tons), improving ride comfort and energy efficiency.

🛡 Safety Upgrades

  • Equipped with KAVACH, India’s indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System.
  • Four platform-side cameras (including rear-view), emergency alarms, and three-hour battery backups.

💺 Passenger Amenities

  • Wi-Fi based on-demand infotainment and 32‑inch screens in every coach for real-time info and leisure content.
  • Reclining seats in all classes, with Executive Class offering 180° swivel capability.

🌿 Comfort & Accessibility

  • Bio‑vacuum toilets with touch‑free amenities and enhanced hygiene systems.
  • Braille seat-number handles and divyang-friendly washrooms, ensuring accessibility.

🌬 Environment & Air Quality Systems

  • Regenerative braking system eliminates the need for heavy power cars, saving ~30% energy.
  • HVAC systems are ~15% more energy efficient; UV photocatalytic air purification filters 99% of germs from circulated air.

🧩 Operational Enhancements (Mid‑2025)

🎛 Increased Capacity with 20‑Coach Rake

  • Western Railway added 4 new AC Chair Car coaches (from 16 to 20 coaches) in May 2025, boosting daily seating capacity by ~312 seats or ~936 additional seats daily.
  • This is the first 20‑coach Vande Bharat in India—highlighting the route’s rising demand.

📆 Service Timings & Frequency

  • The train runs six days a week (excluding one weekly day, e.g. Sunday or Wednesday). Typical journey: ~6 h 15 min for the ~520 km route.
  • Revised timings (as of Oct 2025):
    • Gandhinagar → Mumbai: Arrives ~20:15, earlier than before.
    • Mumbai → Gandhinagar: Stops rescheduled to shave off ~5 minutes overall travel time.

🗣 Passenger Feedback

  • International travelers and Indian commuters have praised the spacious interiors, cleanliness, and ride comfort.
  • As one Reddit user noted: “amazing acceleration, lot of space… spacious & comfortable toilets etc.”

✅ Feature Summary Table

Feature Description
Acceleration & Speed 0–100 km/h in 52 s; top speed ~160–180 km/h
Lightweight EV Tech 392 tons total; energy-efficient, no power cars
Safety KAVACH ATP, emergency alarms, external cameras
Seats & Comfort Recliners in all classes, executive class swivels 180°
Amenities 32″ infotainment screens, Wi-Fi, LED lighting
Air & Hygiene UV air-purifiers, bio-vacuum toilets, blread
Accessibility Braille handles, divyang washrooms
Capacity Expansion Upgraded to 20 coaches in May 2025 (~1,440 seats)

This upgraded Vande Bharat 2.0 between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital delivers an aircraft-like experience—faster, greener, more spacious, and safer than ever, and now expanded to meet rising passenger numbers.

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