Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Train: Third Vande Bharat train on the Mumbai Ahmedabad route has undergone its final trials. The newly designed Vande Bharat train (rake) left ICF’s (Integral Coach Factory located in Chennai) furnishing division to undergo 15000 km of trials before induction in the Indian Railways’ network. This trial took place on Friday.
Reports from The Free Press Journal highlight that the new Vande Bharat train surpasses its predecessors in terms of energy efficiency, passenger amenities, and safety features. Compared to the existing Vande Bharat trains operating on other routes, such as New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Katra, this new addition is set to elevate the standards of train travel in India.
Advantages of Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
One of the most significant advantages of the new Vande Bharat train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is the substantial reduction in travel time. Passengers can look forward to saving approximately 45 minutes on their journey, which typically takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes. The newly designed rake has better acceleration/deceleration capacity, which will be able to reach at the speed of 160 Kmph in just 140 seconds as compared to 145 seconds earlier.
Faster Connectivity Between Ahmedabad and Mumbai
There are roughly 50 plus trains connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad which includes renowned trains like Vande Bharat, Tejas, and Shatabdi Express. At present long-distance trains can run at 100 kmph on the Mumbai Central-Borivali stretch and at 110 kmph on the Borivali-Virar route. From Virar to Ahmedabad, these trains can enhance the speeds.
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Schedule
Like other Vande Bharat train in this route, this train may also run six days a week, except Sunday. Train number 22962 Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express leave from Ahmedabad at 06:10 hrs and reach Mumbai Central at 11:35 hrs. The train will stop at certain stations such as Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali before reaching Mumbai Central at 11.35 AM.
While returning, train number 22961 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express will leave from Mumbai Central at 15:55 hrs and reach Ahmedabad at 21:25 hrs. the train on the return journey will make halts at Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali stations in both directions.
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Route Map and Train Stoppage
- Ahmedabad
- Vadodara
- Surat
- Vapi
- Borivali
- Mumbai Central

In conclusion, the introduction of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express represents a significant milestone in the Indian Railways’ efforts to enhance connectivity and passenger experience. With its advanced features and reduced travel time, this new train is poised to revolutionize train travel between these two key cities. Passengers can look forward to a seamless journey with improved safety and comfort.
For travelers looking to commute between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express promises a fast and efficient mode of transportation. Stay tuned for its official launch and enjoy a new and improved travel experience on board this state-of-the-art train. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the future of train travel in India!


