Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Express: 41 semi-high speed trains currently operational in India – Check list, features and more

Since its introduction, the Vande Bharat Express trains have garnered immense popularity among the public. Operating on various routes, these semi-high-speed trains consistently run at near full capacity, showcasing a remarkable success story for the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has actively flagged off numerous Vande Bharat trains at intervals over the past few months. The first Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off by the prime minister on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route on February 15, 2019, marking a historic milestone for Indian Railways.

Vande Bharat Express trains speed, features and more

The Vande Bharat Express trains boast a maximum speed of 160 kmph and offer travel classes comparable to Shatabdi Trains, but with enhanced amenities. Noteworthy features include an intelligent braking system, automatic doors on all coaches, GPS-based audio-visual passenger information systems, on-board hotspot Wi-Fi for entertainment, and exceptionally comfortable seating.

The executive class in Vande Bharat trains comes equipped with rotating chairs, while all toilets utilise bio-vacuum technology. Each seat is adorned with personalised lighting featuring dual-mode functionality.

41 Vande Bharat Express trains currently operational 

As of February 15, 2024, Indian Railways has successfully launched 41 Vande Bharat trains. With ambitious plans, the government aims to introduce a total of 400 semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains, further revolutionising the rail travel experience in the country.

Full list of Vande Bharat Express trains