20 coach Vande Bharat Express: Two years after launch, has enhanced the seating capacity of the country’s 42nd . It is being maintained and operated by the Western Railway (WR) zone. As on January 31, a total of 164 Vande Bharat train services are operational across the vast network.
The country’s 42nd Vande Bharat Express train runs between and Central. Train number 22962/22961 Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat train commenced its commercial journey on March 13, 2024. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2024.
At present, the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat train is running with 16 coaches. However, now 4 additional AC chair car coaches will be added, increasing the train’s total capacity by 278 additional passengers.
“Train No. 22961/22962 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express will be temporarily augmented with four additional coaches and will run with a 20-coach rake with effect from Journey Commencing on 09.03.2026 to 31.03.2026,” the Railways said in a statement.
The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat train covers a distance of 491 km in 05:40 hrs. This train operates on all days of the week except Sunday.
During its journey between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central, train number 22961/22962 Vande Bharat Express stops at four railway stations. These are: Vadodara, , Vapi and Borivali.
