Central Railway has announced a major upgrade to the Nagpur–Indore Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20912/20911), increasing its capacity significantly in response to rising occupancy on the route. The premium semi-high-speed train will operate with 16 coaches instead of the current 8 starting 24 November 2025, offering greater comfort and reduced waiting-list burden for passengers.
Capacity Doubles to 1,128 Seats
With the revised configuration, the train will now be able to accommodate 1,128 passengers, compared to 530 seats earlier. The upgraded rake will comprise 2 AC Executive Chair Cars and 14 AC Chair Cars, enhancing options for business and leisure travellers alike.
Revised Composition Effective from Both Ends
Central Railway has confirmed that the expanded rake will run from both Nagpur and Indore starting 24.11.2025. Officials added that the decision follows “overwhelming response for the train owing to its superior speed, safety standards and modern travel experience,” and is expected to improve operational efficiency on the busy corridor.
Vande Bharat Trains Receive Additional Halts at Daund and Kirloskarwadi
In a separate development to cater to increasing passenger demand, the Railways has approved new halts for two Vande Bharat trains—the CSMT–Solapur and Pune–Hubballi services—on an experimental basis.
Daund Halt for CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat
- Halt at Daund to Train no 22225/22226 CSMT-Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express
- Train no 22225 CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express will halt at Daund station with effect from 24.11.2025 & the train will arrive Daund at 20.13 hrs.
- Train no 22226 Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express will halt at Daund station with effect from 24.11.2025 & the train will arrive Daund at 08.08 hrs.
Kirloskarwadi Halt for Pune–Hubballi Vande Bharat
- Halt at Kirloskarwadi to Train no 20670/20669 Pune-Hubbali-Pune Vande Bharat Express
- Train no 20670 Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat Express will halt at Kirloskarwadi station with effect from 24.11.2025 & the train will arrive Kirloskarwadi at 17.43 hrs.
- Train no 20669 Hubballi-Pune Vande Bharat Express will halt at Kirloskarwadi station with effect from 26.11.2025 & the train will arrive Kirloskarwadi at 09.38 hrs.
Passengers from Daund and Kirloskarwadi can now board/deboard the Vande Bharat Express at their home stations, providing much-needed regional access to India’s flagship premium train service.
Railways Push for Enhanced Passenger Experience
Officials emphasized that the recent decisions—from increasing coach capacity to adding stops—are part of ongoing efforts to make the Vande Bharat network more convenient and future-ready. The improved seating availability and additional station accessibility are expected to ease holiday traffic and business travel alike.