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).