In a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, the Indian Railways has announced that Train No 20101/20102 Nagpur-Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express will operate with eight coaches instead of the previous 20 coaches from February 19.

The decision comes following a comprehensive assessment of passenger trends, revealing an average occupancy rate of 34 per cent over the past few months. The train's average occupancy for the period between September 2024 and January 2025 has been recorded at 33.81 per cent for the Nagpur-Secunderabad route (Train no 20101) and 33.87 per cent for the Secunderabad-Nagpur route (Train no 20102).