Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande Bharat: 20-Coach Expansion from Jan 26

Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande Bharat Expands to 20 Coaches from Jan 26

To manage the heavy passenger rush on one of India’s busiest inter-city routes, Western Railway has officially increased the capacity of the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express (Train Nos. 22961/22962). Starting January 26, 2026, the train will operate with a 20-coach rake, up from its standard 16-coach configuration.

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1. Key Changes & Capacity Boost

This temporary augmentation is designed to accommodate the surge in commuters and business travelers during the peak season.

• Extra Coaches: 4 additional AC Chair Car coaches have been added.

• Seating Increase: An additional 278 seats are now available per trip.

• Effective Dates: This 20-coach arrangement will run from January 26 to March 7, 2026.

• Configuration: The new setup includes 18 AC Chair Car (CC) coaches and 2 Executive Class (EC) coaches.

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2. Route, Schedule & Stoppages

The train continues its high-speed service, connecting the financial hub of Mumbai with Gujarat’s largest city in under 6 hours.

• Travel Time: Approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes for the 491 km journey.

• Frequency: Runs 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday); no service on Sundays.

• Intermediate Halts:

  1. Vadodara Junction

  2. Surat

  3. Vapi

  4. Borivali

3. Why the Upgrade?

The Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor frequently sees occupancy rates exceeding 100%. By deploying the 20-coach rake—one of the longest Vande Bharat configurations in India—Western Railway aims to:

• Reduce waitlisted tickets.

• Minimize “last-minute travel anxiety” for commuters.

• Provide a smoother boarding experience with more available inventory.

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