The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express, India’s 65th Vande Bharat train, connects Nagpur, Maharashtra’s famous Orange City, with Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad in Telangana. Launched on September 16, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Ahmedabad, this semi-high-speed train offers a seamless, comfortable, and time-saving journey for passengers traveling between these two key cities.
Train Timetables and Schedules
Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Halt Time | Distance |
Nagpur Junction | Start | 05:00 AM | -- | 0 km |
Sevagram Junction | 05:43 AM | 05:45 AM | 02 min | 76 km |
Chandrapur | 07:03 AM | 07:05 AM | 02 min | 195 km |
Balharshah | 07:20 AM | 07:25 AM | 05 min | 209 km |
Ramagundam | 09:08 AM | 09:10 AM | 02 min | 351 km |
Kazipet Junction | 10:04 AM | 10:06 AM | 02 min | 449 km |
Secunderabad Junction | 12:15 PM | End | -- | 581 KM |
Table of Contents
General Overview
The table below provides a detailed overview of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express, covering essential details like its train type, number, series, generation, manufacturer, operator, and inaugural journey. These details offer insights into the train’s technological and operational excellence.
Train Service | Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18) |
Train Type | Semi-High-Speed |
Train Name | Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express |
Train Number | 20101 |
No of Coaches | 20 |
Train Series | Sixty-Fifth Vande Bharat Express Train |
Train Generation | First 3rd Generation Vande Bharat Express Train |
Train Version | Vande Bharat 3.0 or VB3 |
Designed By | Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) |
Manufactured By | Integral Coach Factory (ICF) |
Operated By | Indian Railways |
Current Operator Zone | Central Railways (CR) |
Inaugural Run | 16 February 2019 |
Commercial Run | 19 February 2019 |
Reverse Route: | 20102 Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express |
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Platform Number and Stops
The table below outlines the key stops along the route of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. It includes important details such as halt stations, station names, station codes, and platform numbers, helping passengers easily navigate their journey.
Halt/Stops | Station Name | Station Code | *Platform Number |
Start | Nagpur Junction | NGP | 4 |
First | Sewagram Junction | SEGM | 5 |
Second | Chandrapur | CD | 1 |
Third | Balharshah | BPQ | 2 |
Fourth | Ramagundam | RDM | 3 |
Fifth | Kazipet Junction | KZJ | 2 |
End | Secunderabad Junction | SC | 10 |
Note: *Platform numbers for the 20101 Vande Bharat Express may change. Please verify the platform information at the station before boarding.
Coach Position and Its Components
The table below provides a detailed overview of the coaches on the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. It includes coach serial numbers, positions, colors, seating capacities, travel classes, and seating arrangements, helping passengers understand the layout of the train and choose their preferred travel experience.
Coach Serial Number: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Coach Position: | ![]() | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 | C8 | C9 | C10 | C11 | E1 | E2 | C12 | C13 | C14 | C15 | C16 | C17 | C18![]() |
Coach Color: | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Pink Color | Pink Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color |
Seating Capacity: | 44 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 52 | 52 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 44 |
Travel Class: | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | EC | EC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC |
Seating Arrangement: | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 2X2 | 2X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 |
Train Routes and Frequency
The table below highlights the detailed train routes and frequency for the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. It includes information on the train’s route from the source to the destination, along with its frequency and operating days, giving passengers a clear understanding of its travel schedule
Train Routes | Nagpur Junction → Sewagram Junction → Chandrapur → Balharshah → Ramagundam → Kazipet Junction → Secunderabad Junction |
Frequency | Six days a week, excluding Tuesdays |
Running Days | Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays |
Speed and Distance
The following table highlights the essential details of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express, covering its average speed, maximum permissible speed, total distance covered, and the overall time taken for the journey. This information will give passengers a clear understanding of the train’s performance and travel duration.
Speed | Average: 79 km/h | Maximum: 130 km/h |
Distance | 581 km |
Travel Time | 07 hours 15 minutes |
Fares
The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express offers two travel classes: AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC). The table below outlines the fare details for both classes from the origin to the intermediate and final destinations, helping passengers choose the option that best suits their needs and budget.
Station (From/To) | CC Fare (₹) | EC Fare (₹) |
Nagpur Junction to Sewagram Junction | 440 | 835 |
Nagpur Junction to Chandrapur | 620 | 1195 |
Nagpur Junction to Balharshah | 640 | 1250 |
Nagpur Junction to Ramagundam | 1000 | 1870 |
Nagpur Junction to Kazipet Junction | 1130 | 2145 |
Nagpur Junction to Secunderabad Junction | 1350 | 2605 |
Note: Fares include all additional charges, such as catering fees and other related costs, applicable only for the general quota.
Connecting State and City
The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express offers essential travel details in a clear and organized format. The table below provides information on the connecting states and cities, journey days, total number of stops, and the intermediate stations between the source and destination.
Connecting State/UT | Maharashtra and Telangana |
Connecting City | Nagpur and Secunderabad |
Journey Days | Single Day |
Intermediate Stations | 5 halts and 89 Intermediate Stations between Nagpur junction and Secunderabad Junction |
Features and Facilities
The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is equipped with a range of advanced features and amenities to make your journey comfortable. The table below covers details about the train’s coaches, including the total number of AC Chair Cars and Executive Chair Cars, their seating arrangements, and passenger capacities. It also highlights the coach colors for each class and the availability of facilities like catering, entertainment, charging stations, and baggage handling, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
No. of Coaches | 20 |
Coach Class(es) | The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C18, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1 and E2. |
Coach Positions | The Coach Position of Vande Bharat Express 22436 is as follows: C1–C2–C3–C4–C5–C6–C7–C8–C9–C10–C11–E1–E2–C12–C13–C14–C15–C16–C17–C18. In the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 11 are assigned to coach positions C1 and C11, Coaches No. 12 and 13 are designated for coach positions E1 and E2, and Coaches No. 14 to 20 are allocated to coach positions C12 to C18. |
No of AC Chair Coach Classes | 18 |
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 | 1440 |
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No | In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C18 coaches are designed to accommodate 44 passengers each. Moving on to C2 through C17 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 Facilities | KAVACH, 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 |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the departure and arrival times of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express?
The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express departs from Nagpur Junction at 05:00 AM and arrives at Secunderabad Junction at 12:15 PM.
What is the route of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express?
The route of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is as follows: Nagpur Junction → Sewagram Junction → Chandrapur → Balharshah → Ramagundam → Kazipet Junction → Secunderabad Junction
How many stops does the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express make and what are the station names?
The train makes 5 stops: Sewagram Junction, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Ramagundam and Kazipet Junction.
What is the frequency and running schedule of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express?
The train operates six days a week, running from Monday to Saturday, excluding Tuesdays.
What are the speed, distance, and travel time of the 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express?
The 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 581 km in approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes, with an average speed of 79 km/h and a maximum permissible speed of 130 km/h.
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