Indian Railways is introducing 20-coach Vande Bharat trains on key routes from Delhi to alleviate ticket shortages and increase passenger capacity. This expansion is in response to the high demand for Vande Bharat trains, especially during peak seasons, which often leads to waiting lists. The new 20-coach trains will run on...
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routes like New Delhi-Varanasi, New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, New Delhi-Amb Andaura, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Rani Kamlapati, New Delhi-Ajmer, New Delhi-Dehradun, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Khajuraho, and Old Delhi Station-Amritsar. These trains, capable of reaching speeds of 130 kmph, will offer 25% more seating capacity than the current 16-coach version, with a total of 1,508 seats. The expansion is expected to significantly impact the ticket shortage, particularly on popular routes like Varanasi and Katra.