Indian Railways has introduced the Vande Bharat train, which runs between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Two 16-coach Vande Bharat trains are currently operational. A new 20-coach Vande Bharat train with a saffron color scheme is being planned to be launched. On August 9th, a trial run of the new train was conducted...
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at 130 km/h, covering the distance between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central in 5 hours. The new train will be faster than the current ones, with a top speed of 130 km/h compared to 100 km/h, reducing travel time by an hour. The train has been consistently fully booked since its launch on October 1st, 2022. The new 20-coach train is designed for a maximum speed of 130 km/h, and the western railway conducted a trial run at this speed. The Vande Bharat train has been involved in several accidents since its launch, including collisions with buffaloes and cows. Technical issues have also been reported, with a train being delayed for five hours due to a technical malfunction.