Indian Railways is stepping up its game to make train journeys more convenient and enjoyable for the passengers. According to reports, Pune may soon see four new Vande Bharat Express trains; however, no official confirmation has come on this yet.
Currently, with two Vande Bharat trains operating from Pune already and the introduction of four more would certainly accelerate a more comfortable and efficient mode of travel. These new trains are likely to significantly cut down travel times, a huge post-blockade win for commuters. Current Routes for Vande Bharat from Pune
Currently, two routes are available for Vande Bharat trains from Pune:
Pune to Hubli
Pune to Kolhapur
Mumbai to Solapur via Pune
The new routes that have purportedly been proposed are:
Pune-Shegaon
Pune-Vadodara
Pune-Secunderabad
Pune-Belagavi
However, as reported by ET Now, one of the senior official railway officer has said, “There is no such proposal as of now for new Vande Bharat Express trains from Pune.”
Ticket Prices for Vande Bharat Trains
If you’re planning to go, here’s what those tickets go for:
Pune to Kolhapur Route: For the standard seat, the fare is ?560, while for the special coach, it’s ?1,135. The train runs only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Pune to Hubballi Route: The ticket for a regular coach is at ?1,530, while for a special coach it is ?2,780.
Vande Bharat is poised to make 2024 a landmark year
The year has been a very important one for Indian Railways with 30 new Vande Bharat Express trains launched. This expansion complements the government’s vision to change rail travel with faster, modern trains reaching wider spans between cities and regions.
As Indian Railways looks to develop connectivity and passenger comfort, they have taken the big step toward their goal of connecting large cities through India’s state-of-the-art train network. It’s more than train connectivity; it’s about reimagining travel in India.
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