The newly launched Vande Bharat Express Trains have become the new face of emerging India’s prowess in rail transportation. This modern semi high speed train is one of the next major leaps for Indian Railways on the parameters of superior designs, interiors and speed, providing the passengers a pleasant travel experience, the Western Railway said in a statement on Saturday.

According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, a popular service since its launch in February 2019, currently 10 Vande Bharat trains are operational and connecting 108 districts across 17 states. The Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express was the third Vande Bharat Express in the country. The train was introduced on September 30, 2022. It connects the state capitals of Mumbai and Gujarat with halts at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad, covering seven districts enroute. This train has been an instant hit amongst the passengers, with an average occupancy of 130 per cent.