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Moneycontrol10-12-2025, 12:16

Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat: Over 100% occupancy, 8-coach train sparks calls for expansion.

  • Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express runs with only 8 coaches, causing overcrowding and long waiting lists.
  • The train consistently sees over 100% occupancy, highlighting a significant capacity shortage compared to demand.
  • Public pressure is mounting to double the coaches to 16 or 20, especially ahead of festive periods like Christmas.
  • Central Railway aims to increase coaches but faces a supply bottleneck, awaiting a new rake from ICF Chennai.

Why It Matters: Popular train's short length causes overcrowding, impacting passengers and railway revenue.

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