Good news for Mumbaikars! Now travel to Goa with newly introduced Vande Bharat Express at just Rs 1815. The new blue and white colour train operates between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Madgaon. It covers a distance of 765 km in 10 hrs and 5 minutes.
On its first regular run on June 28, the train witnessed 90 percent occupancy with 477 seats booked out of 530 capacity. It also earned revenue of Rs 6.48 lakhs to Central Railway from the first trip.
It was launched on June 27 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing from Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal) railway station. This is the first ultra modern train for Goa and fourth for Mumbai.
Stoppages of Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express:-
During its journey between Mumbai and Goa, the train halts at seven railway stations. These are – Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, and Thivim railway stations.
Fare of 22229/22230 CSMT-Madgaon-CSMT Vande Bharat Express:-
Fare of CSMT-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express:
AC Chair Car (CC) fare:-
- CSMT-Madgaon : Rs 1815
- CSMT-Thivim : Rs 1740
- CSMT-Kankavali : Rs 1365
- CSMT-Ratnagiri : Rs 1120
- CSMT-Khed : Rs 880
- CSMT-Panvel : Rs 440
Executive Chair Car (EC) fare:-
- CSMT-Madgaon : Rs 3360
- CSMT-Thivim : Rs 3210
- CSMT-Kankavali : Rs 2635
- CSMT-Ratnagiri : Rs 2125
- CSMT-Khed : Rs 1635
- CSMT-Panvel : Rs 825
Fare of Madgaon-CSMT Vande Bharat Express:
AC Chair Car (CC) fare:-
- Madgaon-CSMT : Rs 1970
- Madgaon-Dadar : Rs 1965
- Madgaon-Thane : Rs 1940
- Madgaon-Panvel : Rs 1885
- Madgaon-Khed : Rs 1350
- Madgaon-Ratnagiri : Rs 1120
- Madgaon-Kankavali : Rs 790
- Madgaon-Thivim : Rs 640
Executive Chair Car (EC) fare:-
- Madgaon-CSMT : Rs 3535
- Madgaon-Dadar : Rs 3515
- Madgaon-Thane : Rs 3470
- Madgaon-Panvel : Rs 3365
- Madgaon-Khed : Rs 2460
- Madgaon-Ratnagiri : Rs 1985
- Madgaon-Kankavali : Rs 1355
- Madgaon-Thivim : Rs 1050
Catering Charges:
The food choice is optional on this train. However, if anyone opted for the No Food Option, then catering charges will be deducted from the fare.