Maharashtra Leads India with Most Vande Bharat Trains; Bihar Ranks Second

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News18•17-01-2026, 14:40
Maharashtra Leads India with Most Vande Bharat Trains; Bihar Ranks Second
- •The Vande Bharat Express, launched in 2019, has revolutionized Indian rail travel by saving time and improving inter-city connectivity.
- •Maharashtra currently operates the highest number of Vande Bharat trains, with 22 services connecting major cities like Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune.
- •Bihar ranks second with 20 Vande Bharat trains, linking cities such as Patna, Gaya, and Bhagalpur to other major hubs.
- •Key routes in Maharashtra include Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar and CSMT-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express.
- •West Bengal now has 7 Vande Bharat trains, with a new service inaugurated from Malda Town, including the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper.
Why It Matters: Maharashtra has the highest number of Vande Bharat trains (22), followed by Bihar (20), transforming Indian rail travel.
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