Mumbai CSMT–Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express

Mumbai CSMT–Sainagar Shirdi 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	Central Railways (CR)
Route
Termini	Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) Sainagar Shirdi Terminus (SNSI)
Stops	4
Distance travelled	339 km (211 mi)
Average journey time	05 hrs 20 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number	22223 / 22224
Line used	Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line
On-board services
Classes	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
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Average length	384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Wadi Bunker Yard (CSMT)
Route map Legend 22223 ↓ Mumbai CSMT Dadar Central Thane Kalyan Junction Nashik Road 22224 ↑ Sainagar Shirdi Terminus

The 22223/22224 Mumbai CSMT–Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express is India's 10th Vande Bharat Express train, running across the state of Maharashtra. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai CSMT, Dadar Ctrl, Thane, Kalyan Jn, Nashik Road and Sainagar Shirdi Terminus. It is currently operated with train numbers 22223/22224 on 6 days a week basis. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Rakes

It is the eighth 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 22223/22224 Mumbai CSM Trm - Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of 343 km (213 mi) in a travel time of 5 hours with an average speed of 66 km/h (41 mph). The service has 4 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Mumbai CSMT Terminus
• Sainagar Shirdi Terminus

Notes

1. Except Tuesdays

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. "Vande Bharat Express: Mumbai to Pune in 3 hours, Solapur in 6.30 hours, check fares, halts and other details". DNA India. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
5. "Mumbai-Shirdi, Solapur Vande Bharat trains to go through India's toughest Railway ghat sections, travel time revealed". DNA India. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
6. "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.
7. "Two new Vande Bharat Express trains launched from Mumbai, know all about". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
8. "Vande Bharat Express trains witness huge bookings from CSMT today". The Indian Express. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
9. "Vande Bharat Stations Expanded to Include Thane and Kalyan on 2 Routes, Details". TimesNow. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.