Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express

For its sharing train and India's 41st semi-high speed train, see Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express.

Mumbai CSMT – Solapur Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Maharashtra
First service	10 February 2023 (Inaugural run) 11 February 2023;2 years ago (2023-02-11) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways (CR)
Route
Termini	Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) Solapur (SUR)
Stops	05
Distance travelled	452 km (281 mi)
Average journey time	06 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	22225 / 22226
Line(s) used	Mumbai Dadar–Solapur section
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System Electric outlets Reading light Seat Pockets Bottle Holder Tray Table
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach, Additional Parking brakes and Traction Motor System
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 2.0 (Last service: August 26, 2025) Vande Bharat 3.0 (First service: August 28, 2025)
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	69 km/h (43 mph) to 70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Rake sharing	20705 / 20706 Nanded - CSMT Vande Bharat Express
Route map Legend 22226 ↓ Solapur Kurduwadi Jn Pune Junction Kalyan Junction Thane Dadar Ctrl 22225 ↑ Mumbai CSMT

The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express is India's 9th Vande Bharat Express train, running across the state of Maharashtra by starting from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and terminating at Solapur city. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai CSMT, Dadar Ctrl, Thane, Kalyan Jn, Pune Jn, Kurduwadi Jn, and Solapur. It is currently operated with train numbers 22225/22226 on 6 days a week basis. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Coach Augmentation

As per latest updates, this express train will be augmented with 4 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. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

Rakes

It was the seventh 2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Service

The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSM Trm - Solapur Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Wednesdays, covering a distance of 454 km (282 mi) in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of 69 km/h (43 mph). The service has 5 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Mumbai CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express (22225) ^[13]

Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
Mumbai CSM Trm	CSMT	—	16:05	—	—	1
Dadar Ctrl	DR	16:15	16:17	2	9.0	1
Thane	TNA	16:33	16:35	2	33.3	1
Kalyan Jn	KYN	16:51	16:53	2	53.5	1
Pune Jn	PUNE	19:10	19:15	5	191.6	1
Kurduwadi Jn	KWV	21:36	21:38	2	375.2	1
Solapur	SUR	22:40	—	—	454.0	1

Solapur - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express (22226) ^[14]

Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
Solapur	SUR	—	06:05	—	—	1
Kurduwadi Jn	KWV	06:53	06:55	2	78.8	1
Pune Jn	PUNE	09:15	09:20	5	262.4	1
Khandala	KAD	10:17	10:18	1	329.9	1
Kalyan Jn	KYN	11:33	11:35	2	400.5	1
Thane	TNA	11:50	11:52	2	420.7	1
Dadar Ctrl	DR	12:12	12:14	2	445.0	1
Mumbai CSM Trm	CSMT	12:35	—	—	454.0	1

See also

• Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Solapur railway station
• Mumbai CSMT Terminus

Notes

1. Except Wednesdays for 22225 and Thursdays for 22226

References

1. "Mumbai Vande Bharat trials begin on two new routes before launch on February 10th". TimesNow. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
2. "Mumbai to get two new Vande Bharat trains ahead of next launch: Officials". Hindustan Times. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
3. "Advanced systems to help Vande Bharat trains cross steep ghats". The Indian Express. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
4. "Mumbai-Shirdi, Solapur Vande Bharat trains to go through India's toughest Railway ghat sections, travel time revealed". DNA India. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
5. "PM Narendra Modi to flag off Vande Bharat trains to Shirdi, Solapur from Mumbai on Feb 10". The Indian Express. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
6. "Vande Bharat Express trains witness huge bookings from CSMT today". The Indian Express. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
7. "Two new Vande Bharat Express trains launched from Mumbai, know all about". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
8. "Vande Bharat Stations Expanded to Include Thane and Kalyan on 2 Routes, Details". TimesNow. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
9. "Solapur-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express to run with 20 coaches from August 28". The Hindu. 21 August 2025. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 22 August 2025.
10. Roushan, Anurag; News, India TV (21 August 2025). "Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express to run with 4 additional coaches from Aug 28: Check latest seat capacity". India TV News. Retrieved 22 August 2025.{{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
11. "Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express set to get 4 additional chair cars". The Indian Express. 17 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
12. "Mumbai News: Central Railway To Run Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express With 20 Coaches; Check Details". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
13. "(22225) Mumbai CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
14. "(22226) Solapur - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.