22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


The 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express is India’s forty-fifth (45th) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Maharashtra to the state of Gujarat. The train running from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, and Vadodara Junction along its route.


Key Components of 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


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Overview: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22961
Train Series:Forty-Fifth Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Third Second Generation Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Version:Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:Western Railways (WR)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:13 March 2024
Reverse Route:22962 Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Mumbai Central
Station Code:MMCT
Departure Time:03:55 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Borivali
Station Code:BVI
Arrival Time:04:20 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:04:23 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Vapi
Station Code:VAPI
Arrival Time:05:43 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:05:45 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Surat
Station Code:ST
Arrival Time:06:43 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:48 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Vadodara Junction
Station Code:BRC
Arrival Time:08:16 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:19 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Ahmedabad Junction
Station Code:ADI
Arrival Time:09:25 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Mumbai Central
Station Code:MMCT
Arrives To (First Halt):Borivali
Station Code:BVI
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Vapi
Station Code:VAPI
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Surat
Station Code:ST
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Vadodara Junction
Station Code:BRC
Final Arrival or Destination:Ahmedabad Junction
Station Code:ADI
Complete Train Routes:Mumbai Central-Borivali-Vapi-Surat-Vadodara Junction-Ahmedabad Junction

Stops and Timing: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:4
First Halt Station Name:Borivali
Station Code:BVI
Arrives to First Halt:04:20 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:3 minutes
Departure Time:04:23 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Vapi
Station Code:VAPI
Arrives to Second Halt:05:43 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:05:45 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Surat
Station Code:ST
Arrives to Third Halt:06:43 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:06:48 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Vadodara Junction
Station Code:BRC
Arrives to Fourth Halt:08:16 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:3 minutes
Departure Time:08:19 PM

Fares: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction:INR 1365
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction:INR 2485

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.


Frequency: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Frequency:All Days Except Sunday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Coach Position: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Coach Serial Number:12345678910111213141516
Coach Position:T1C1C2C3C4C5C6C7E1E2C8C9C10C11C12C13C14T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:44787878787878525278787878787844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCCCCCECECECCCCCCCCCCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×23×23×22X22X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X2

Platform Number: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Mumbai Central1
First Halt Station:Borivali1
Second Halt Station:Vapi1
Third Halt Station:Surat1
Fourth Halt Station:Vadodara Junction6
End/Terminal Station:Ahmedabad Junction1

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.


Speed: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:160 km/h
Average Speed:91 km/h

Distance: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction:490 km

Travel Time: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction:05 hours 30 minutes

Connecting Regions: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Maharashtra and Gujarat
Connecting Cities:Mumbai and Ahmedabad
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad Junction:112 Intermediate Stations (Including 4 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 22961 Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express


No. of Coaches:16
Coach Class(es):The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C14, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1 and E2.
Coach Positions:In the 16-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 7 are assigned to coach positions C1 to C7, Coaches No. 8 and 9 are designated for coach positions E1 and E2, and Coaches No. 10 to 16 are allocated to coach positions C8 to C14.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:14
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:2
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:1128
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C14 coaches are designed to accommodate 44 passengers each. Moving on to C2 through C13 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 and E2 coaches are tailored to comfortably accommodate a total of 52 passengers each.
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System

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