After Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express trains, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is the Indian Railways’ initiative to offer world-class service on short-distance routes. Reports suggest that Railways will soon launch Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on the Mumbai to Vadodara route, and here’s all you need to know about it.
All About Mumbai-Vadodara Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
India’s railway infrastructure is rapidly growing! With one of the most extensive railway networks in the world, Indians depend heavily on its railways and the authorities are always trying to enhance their experience. The latest example of this is the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro). According to ET Now, after Ahmedabad-Bhuj and Jaynagar-Patna, Indian Railways now plan to launch the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. This train service will improve inter-city travel and enhance connectivity between the two cities.
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Coach Composition & Expected Ticker Fare
This mini-Vande Bharat train service between Mumbai and Vadodara is expected to run via Surat. The Mumbai-Vadodara Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will cover a distance of 392 km. The expected time to cover this distance will be less than 5 hours. According to the ET Now report, this Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will have 16 air-conditioned coaches. The expected fare for the journey is likely around ₹350.
Stops On Mumbai-Vadodara Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
The Mumbai-Vadodara Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will make its halt at major railway stations on the route. Here are the expected stoppages –
- Borivali
- Vapi
- Valsad
- Surat
- Bharuch Junction
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Expected Time Table Of The Route
The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on this route is expected to depart from Mumbai Central at around 8 AM. It will reach Vadodara at around 1 PM. On its return journey, the train is expected to depart from Vadodara at 3 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 8 PM.
These are some expected details about the route. More updates and exact details are awaited.
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