Vande Bharat Train: Indian Railways is continuously expanding the network of Vande Bharat trains. The biggest feature of this train is its speed due to which it covers long distances in less time than other trains. Let us know how much is the fare of Vande Bharat trains running on the main routes of the country.
Vande Bharat Express is a big and modern initiative of Indian Railways, which has connected the passengers to the new era of railways. This train has proved to be a milestone in the history of Indian Railways. Vande Bharat train is not only fast but also provides better facilities to the passengers.
Vande Bharat train connects many major cities of the country. In future, both its number and service are expected to improve further, so that citizens across the country can experience a new era. Currently, 150 Vande Bharat trains are connecting districts of many states of the country. These trains cover the major routes of the country and along with high speed, passengers also get luxury facilities, due to which the number of these trains is continuously increasing.
What is the fare of Vande Bharat train?
The fare of Vande Bharat train varies according to the distance and route. There are two main categories, AC chair car and executive chair car. For example, the fare for AC chair car from New Delhi to Varanasi is around Rs 1760, while the executive class ticket goes up to Rs 3310. Similarly, a journey from Mumbai to Gandhinagar costs Rs 1385 for AC chair car and Rs 2505 for executive class. The fare may also include food and beverage expenses.
Fares of Vande Bharat trains running on some major routes
| Route | Executive Class (Rs.) | AC Chair Car (Rs.) |
| New Delhi Varanasi | 3,310 | 1,760 |
| New Delhi Katra | 3,015 | 1,630 |
| mumbai gandhinagar | 2,505 | 1,385 |
| New Jalpaiguri – Guwahati | 2,625 | 1,485 |
| Chennai Mysore | 1,625 | 895 |
| Bilaspur Nagpur | 2,485 | 1,405 |
| Howrah New Jalpaiguri | 3,025 | 1,565 |
| Secunderabad Visakhapatnam | 2,940 | 1,665 |
| Chennai – Coimbatore | 2,515 | 1,365 |
| Mumbai – Shirdi | 2,015 | 1,085 |
(Fares may change from time to time, so please check with the official website of Railways.)
Launch and features of Vande Bharat train
India got its first Vande Bharat train on 15 February 2019. This train runs between Varanasi and Delhi. This semi-high speed train covers a distance of 771 km in about 8 hours. There are only two stoppages on its way like Prayagraj and Kanpur, which makes its journey even faster. The cost of making this train was around Rs 100 crore. The maximum speed of Vande Bharat Express is 180 km per hour, while its average speed is around 96 km per hour.
New initiative of Vande Bharat Train: Sleeper and General Coaches
Indian Railways has now planned to run AC, sleeper and general class coaches in Vande Bharat train, which will provide convenience to more passengers. Along with this, services like Amrit Vande Bharat and Vande Bharat Metro are also being started, which will connect different parts of the country.
