Indian Railways is preparing to launch a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. This move comes after the immense popularity of the existing two 16-coach Vande Bharat trains on the same route, which have been operating at full capacity. The new 20-coach train is expected to provide more...
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seating capacity and reduce travel time. The train will undergo its first trial run on August 9th, departing from Ahmedabad at 7:00 AM and reaching Mumbai Central by 12:15 PM. The trial run will test various aspects of the train, including speed, stability, and safety, at a speed of 130 km/h. The Indian Railways is aiming to enhance travel experience by increasing speed on the route under the 'Mission Raftar' project, potentially reducing travel time by 45-60 minutes. This project is nearing completion and is expected to boost passenger comfort and efficiency.