Central Railway’s Vande Bharat trains have emerged as the preferred choice for travelers, with recent data showcasing a remarkable surge in popularity. In the month of November alone, a staggering total of 1,94,902 passengers opted for Vande Bharat trains across various routes, underscoring their growing significance in the region’s transportation network.
These semi-high speed trains have not only gained popularity but have also set new benchmarks for occupancy rates, demonstrating their pivotal role in meeting the travel needs of the region.
The impressive figures in November affirm the reliability and efficiency of these trains, marking a significant stride in enhancing the overall railway experience for passengers. Take a look at the specific routes and their corresponding occupancy rates from November 1st to 30th –
22223 CSMT-Shirdi Express & 22224 Shirdi-CSMT Express
- Total Passengers: 25,434 (CSMT-Shirdi Express)
- Total Passengers: 23,431 (Shirdi-CSMT Express)
This route witnessed a robust response, with passengers opting for the CSMT-Shirdi Express at an impressive occupancy rate of 86.72% and Shirdi-CSMT Express demonstrated a solid 80% occupancy.
22225 CSMT-Solapur Express & 22226 Solapur-CSMT Express
- Total Passengers: 30,487 (CSMT-Solapur Express)
- Total Passengers: 32,854 (Solapur-CSMT Express)
The Solapur-CSMT Express surpassed full capacity and recorded an outstanding 116.50% occupancy, while CSMT-Solapur Express recorded 107.93% occupancy, reflecting the high demand for this service.
22229 CSMT-Goa Madgaon Express & 22230 Goa Madgaon-CSMT Express:
- Total Passengers: 14,084 (CSMT-Goa Madgaon Express)
- Total Passengers: 14,071 (Goa Madgaon-CSMT Express)
Both services consistently maintained over 100% occupancy, with CSMT-Goa Madgaon Express and Goa Madgaon-CSMT Express carrying 14,084 and 14,071 passengers, respectively.
20826 Nagpur-Bilaspur Express & 20825 Bilaspur-Nagpur Express:
- Total Passengers: 14,733 (Nagpur-Bilaspur Express)
- Total Passengers: 15,315 (Bilaspur-Nagpur Express)
These services also experienced more than 100% occupancy, with Nagpur-Bilaspur Express and Bilaspur-Nagpur Express carrying 14,733 and 15,315 passengers, respectively.
20912 Nagpur-Indore Express & 20911 Indore-Nagpur Express:
- Total Passengers: 12,100 (Nagpur-Indore Express)
- Total Passengers: 12,393 (Indore-Nagpur Express)
Nagpur-Indore Express and Indore-Nagpur Express showcased healthy occupancies of 87.80% and 89.93%, carrying 12,100 and 12,393 passengers, respectively.