India’s Vande Bharat Express network has expanded across several states, connecting major cities and popular travel destinations. But have you ever wondered which state has the highest number of these semi-high-speed train services? Scroll down to know more.
Which States Have The Highest Vande Bharat Trains?
According to an unofficial state-wise comparison published on November 9, 2026, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh share the top position with 17 services each. Karnataka follows with 15, while Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh have just one service each. Here’s a closer look at the state-wise distribution. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of Vande Bharat services in the comparison, with 17 each. Maharashtra’s network connects destinations such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Shirdi and Solapur. Several services also link the state with Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.
Uttar Pradesh follows closely, with services connecting Varanasi, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Agra and Meerut. These routes also provide connections to Delhi, Bihar, Uttarakhand and other states. Karnataka ranks second with 15 services, connecting Bengaluru, Mysuru, Dharwad, Kalaburagi and Mangaluru. Delhi has 13 services, while Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have 11 each.
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Other states also feature in the network. Jharkhand has nine services, followed by Gujarat with eight and Jammu and Kashmir with seven. Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have six services each. Rajasthan and Telangana have five each, while Kerala has four and Punjab has three.
Himachal Pradesh And Chandigarh Have The Fewest Services
At the bottom of the comparison are Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, with one Vande Bharat service each. Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Uttarakhand have two services each. However, a lower count does not necessarily mean passengers have limited access to these trains. Several Vande Bharat services cross state borders, connecting multiple destinations along a single route. Therefore, the numbers can vary depending on whether services are counted by their originating state, terminating state or every state they pass through.
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According to the Ministry of Railways, 164 Vande Bharat Chair Car services were operational as of January 29, 2026, alongside two Vande Bharat Sleeper services. A subsequent update in March listed 162 Chair Car services, while a July 2026 Lok Sabha reply referred to 81 pairs, equivalent to 162 individual directional services.
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FAQs
Which are the routes of Vande Bharat?
Indian Railways operates nearly 80 pairs of Vande Bharat Express and sleeper services across major states and union territories.
Is Vande Bharat all AC train?
Yes, all Vande Bharat trains are fully air-conditioned (AC).
Which is the longest route of Vande Bharat?
The longest route of the Vande Bharat Express is the Ajni (Nagpur) – Pune route in Maharashtra.
