Top 5 Vande Bharat Express trains that run at 130 kmph speed on the entire route

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Developed by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the Vande Bharat trains have significantly enhanced intercity connectivity while reducing travel time. The Vande Bharat Express trains are designed for a top speed of 180 kmph. However, the speed of a train varies depending on various factors, including the geometry of the track, stoppages en route, and maintenance work in the section. Currently, a total of 150 Vande Bharat Express trains are operational across the country. (Photo Source: PTI)

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Bilaspur–Nagpur–Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express: Running at a consistent speed of 130 kmph, this train connects key cities in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, slashing travel times and boosting regional growth. (Photo Source: PTI)

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 Howrah–Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Express: Linking the cultural heartlands of West Bengal and Bihar, this train offers swift and smooth travel, maintaining 130 kmph throughout its journey. (Photo Source: PTI)

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 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express: Connecting Gujarat’s commercial capital, Ahmedabad, with Mumbai, this route ensures faster travel for business and leisure travellers alike. (Photo Source: PTI)

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 Howrah–Gaya–Howrah Vande Bharat Express:
Serving important historical and pilgrimage destinations, this train runs at 130 kmph end-to-end, enhancing connectivity in Eastern India. (Photo Source: PTI)

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Nagpur–Secunderabad–Nagpur Vande Bharat Express: Running seamlessly at the high speed of 130 kmph, this route links Maharashtra’s Nagpur with Telangana’s Secunderabad, strengthening long-distance rail travel. (Photo Source: PTI)

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Apart from these, several other Vande Bharat trains also attain speeds of 130 kmph for some specific parts of their routes. For example, the Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express operates at 130 kmph between New Delhi and Prayagraj. (Photo Source: PTI)

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India’s second Vande Bharat train, the New Delhi–Katra service, maintains 130 kmph between New Delhi and Ludhiana, but beyond Ludhiana up to Katra, it runs at 110 kmph. (Photo Source: PTI)