FIRST LOOK OF GOA VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS AT MADGAON : KONKAN RAILWAYS : MUMBAI CSMT - MADGAON GOA VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS LOCOPILOT CAB & AC CHAIR CAR INTERIORS
The Indian Railways is all set to launch its newest Vande Bharat train between Mumbai and Goa. The new train will cut down travel time by almost an hour when compared to the current fastest train on the route, Tejas Express, which takes over eight hours and 50 minutes to cover the same distance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to virtually inaugurate the train on 3 June. If you are planning a vacation to Goa by India’s latest Express, here is all the information you need to know.
The Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express will have 11 halts and cover the 586km distance in eight hours. The halts include Mumbai CSMT , Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavli , Thivim , Madgaon.
The train will run six days a week, except on Friday. It will depart from CSMT at 5:25AM and arrive at Madgaon in Goa at 1.15pm. It will depart from Madgaon, Goa, at 2.35pm and arrive at CSMT at 10.25pm.
Running at 120 kmph, the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express is equipped with state-of-the-art braking systems that result in smoother acceleration and deceleration and cuts down on travel time. It features improved safety features and a train collision avoidance system. This eight coach train has the usual Vande Bharat luxury of 360-degree rotation seats, automatic sliding doors and LED lighting for a calming ambience. There is also special seating for persons with disabilities.
The standard price of the Vande Bharat Express Train varies depending on the distance covered. The price range can be between Rs1,100 and Rs1,600 for an AC Chair Car and for the Executive Class category it is between Rs2,000 and Rs2,800.
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