Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express

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Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express
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Overview
Service type Vande Bharat Express
Locale Maharastra
First service30 December 2023 (2023-12-30) (Inaugural)
2 January 2024;20 months ago (2 January 2024) (Commercial)
(Extension to Hazur Sahib Nanded)
28 August 2025;17 days ago (28 August 2025)
Current operator(s) South Central Railways (SCR)
Route
Termini Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Stops08
Distance travelled608 km (378 mi)
Average journey time09 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number(s)20705 / 20706
Line(s) used
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car, AC Executive Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn Board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Baggage facilitiesOverhead Racks
Other facilities Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 [ broken anchor ]
(Last service: Aug 26 2025)
Vande Bharat 3.0
(First service: Aug 28 2025)
Track gauge Indian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph) (Avg.)
Average length480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 Coaches)
Track owner(s) Indian Railways
Rake maintenance Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Rake sharing 22225 / 22226 CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express

The 20705/20706 Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express is India's 41st Vande Bharat Express train, running across the state of Maharashtra, which will start from Hazur Sahib Nanded and will terminate at Mumbai CSMT in India. [1] [2] [3] This will be the fourth express train towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). [4] [5] [6]

Contents

This express train was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Ayodhya Dham Junction. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Hazur Sahib Nanded, Parbhani Jn, Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad Jn, Nashik Road, Kalyan Jn, Thane, Dadar Ctrl and Mumbai CSMT. It is currently operated with train numbers 20705/20706 on 6 days a week basis. [13]

From the South Central Railways zonal office, there has been an approved extension to originate or terminate to&fro Hazur Sahib Nanded from August 27 2025. [14] [15] [16]

Rakes

It was the thirty-ninth 2nd Generation and twenty-fifth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative. [17]

Coach Augmentation

As per latest updates, this express train will be augmented with 12 additional AC coaches, thereby running with Vande Bharat 3.0 trainset W.E.F. 28 August 2025 in order to enhance passenger capacity and make travel smoother and more convenient on this popular route.

Service

The 20705/20706 Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week, covering a distance of 608 km (378 mi) in a travel time of 09 hours 25 mins with an average speed of 65 km/h (40 mph). The service has 6 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ 20705 - Except Wednesdays | 20706 - Except Thursdays

References

  1. ↑ Rao, Shashank (24 December 2023). "Soon, Soon, Vande Bharat to operate on Mumbai-Hazur Sahib Nanded route". Hindustan Times . p. 12. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "4 halts for Vande Bharat on Jalna-Mumbai route". 24 December 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "New Vande Bharat Express Likely From Jalna to Mumbai Soon: Check Expected Route, Timing". www.india.com.
  4. ↑ "जालना-मुंबई 'वंदे भारत'बाबत मोठी अपडेट, या तारखेपासून सुरु होण्याची शक्यता, कसे असेल नियोजन?". Maharashtra Times.
  5. ↑ "8-line maintenance facility to come up for Vande Bharat trains at Wadi Bunder, CSMT". 7 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "New Vande Bharat Express: Railways To Start Semi-High Speed Train On Mumbai-Jalna Route Via Aurangabad Soon; Check Details". English Jagran. 21 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details". The Times of India. 30 December 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know". News9live. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped railway station, flags off Amrit Bharat trains". The Week. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "PM to Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya, 6 Vande Bharat Trains on Dec 30". News18. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details here". DNA India. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Check Route, Stoppages, Timings And Fare Details". TimesNow. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "6673846-0: Mumbai Jalna Vande Bharat Got extension 20706/Mumbai CSMT - Jalna Vande Bharat Express - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Vande Bharat Express: मुंबई-जालना वंदे भारत एक्स्प्रेस आता नांदेडपर्यंत धावणार; परभणी स्थानकातही थांबा". Times Now Marathi (in Marathi). 14 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Mumbai–Jalna Vande Bharat Extended To Nanded, Fulfilling Long-Pending Sikh Pilgrim Demand". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  17. ↑ "Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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