Vande Bharat Express: Know the comprehensive list of operational trains in 2025

As of March 6, 2025, India operates a network of 66 Vande Bharat express trains, covering various routes across 16 Indian Railways zones. The first service was introduced in February 2019, and the network has expanded to include 16 sixteen-car services, 7 twenty-car services, and 43 eight-car services. 

• 16-car services: 16 trains 
• 20-car services: 7 trains 
• 8-car services: 43 trains

In addition to the existing services, the government has announced plans to introduce 75 new Vande Bharat routes over a span of 75 weeks, aiming to enhance connectivity across the country.

These developments are part of a broader modernization effort by Indian Railways, which has invested over $22 billion in the current fiscal year to expand capacity and improve travel speed and safety. 

Vande Bharat Express: faster travel across India

• New Delhi-Varanasi: Journey reduced to 8 hours, improving connectivity to the spiritual city. 
• New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra: Travel time now 8 hours, making pilgrimages easier. 
• Mumbai central- Gandhinagar Capital: covers 522 km in 6 hours 25 minutes, boosting Maharashtra-Gujarat connectivity. 
• Chennai Central-Mysore: Now takes 6 hours 30 minutes, benefiting tourist and business travelers. 
•  Howrah -New Jalpaiguri: 564 km covered in 7 hours 30 minutes, ensuring faster access to North Bengal. 
• Mumbai CSTM-Shirdi & Solapur: enhanced travel experience for religious tourists. 
• Patna- Howrah: Quicker connectivity between Bihar and West Bengal. 
• Ahmedabad-Jodhpur: reduced journey time between two major trade hubs
• Lucknow- New Delhi: faster intercity travel for business and leisure. 

Total Vande Bharat Trains: 66 trains in 8-car, 16-car, and 20-car configurations

Improved efficiency, reduced travel time, and enhanced passenger comfort across India.