Indian Railways launched Vande Bharat Express trains to give travellers premium rail options. They came with faster speeds, modern coaches, and upgraded facilities. But now, one post on X has sparked a discussion. The post shows a shabby and dirty Vande Bharat train, raising questions about its maintenance. Scroll down to know more!
X User Raises Questions Over Vande Bharat’s Condition
Never thought that one of dirtiest and shabby Vande Bharat’s accross India would be found in @drmadiwr ,@WesternRly, untidy exteriors, broken glasses, rusted toilets never expected to witness on IR’s Flagship train @RailMinIndia
26901 Sabarmati – Veraval Vande Bharat (02/10/26) pic.twitter.com/b1U4hjZgx4
— Himanshu Mukerjee (@Railfann9971) October 2, 2026
Geologist Himanshu Mukerjee (@Railfann9971) took to social media to share the unusual sight of a Vande Bharat train. He shared pictures of Vande Bharat train 26901, which runs on the Sabarmati-Veraval route. The train was travelling on October 2, when Himanshu noticed how “dirtiest and shabby” it was.
In the photos, you can see a particular section of the train covered in dust, rusted toilets, and broken glass. He also tagged the Ahmedabad division, Western Railway and the Railway Ministry while raising concerns about the maintenance of the service.
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Railway Officials Respond To Hygiene Concerns
The post highlighting the dirtiest Vande Bharat train has gone viral online, and many users have raised concerns.
It also reached DRM Ahmedabad, who responded, writing, “Dear Sir, We take your feedback seriously. The specific spots shown in the pictures were indeed unacceptable and fell below our standards. However, they were isolated incidents. Furthermore, based on your kind inputs, our maintenance staff has given these specific areas special attention, and the issues have been completely rectified. Please see the attached photos of the restored areas.” They also shared a video showing that the areas had been cleaned.
One user responded, “People are also the reason why trains are dirty. No use blaming the railways; if people aren’t civilized, what can they do?”
“One of the worst Vande Bharat trains I have seen is on this route. What a shame that a semi-high-speed train connecting Somnath is in this condition,” one comment read.
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FAQs
Is Vande Bharat a high-speed train?
No, Vande Bharat is a semi-high speed train.