Mumbai: The Indian Railways has announced a new update regarding the third Vande Bharat Express in the country. The Vande Bharat train that connects Gandhinagar to Mumbai Central will now operate on a new time with slight changes in the route. The train was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 30, 2022 and is operated and managed by the Western Railway zone.

Gandhinagar to Mumbai Central – Vande Bharat details

This Vande Bharat Express train, with the numbers 20901/20902, runs every day except Wednesday. It covers a total distance of 521 kilometers between Gandhinagar Capital and Mumbai Central in just six and a half hours.

Earlier, the train had seven stops. Now, with the addition of a new station, the train will stop at eight locations. The new halt is at Navsari station. So now, passengers can board or get off at Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Anand Junction, Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, and Surat.

Updated timetable

The schedule for this train has been revised. Train number 20901 departs from Mumbai Central at 6:00 AM and reaches Gandhinagar Capital at 12:25 PM. On the way back, train number 20902 leaves Gandhinagar at 2:05 PM and arrives in Mumbai Central at 8:30 PM.

This Vande Bharat train running between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital carries the train numbers 20901 and 20902. It has a total of 20 coaches. There are two types of seats available for passengers: Executive Chair Car and AC Chair Car. The ticket cost depends on which type of seat you choose.

Ticket prices

Passengers have two seating options on the Vande Bharat Express, and the ticket prices vary according to the class selected. This train is one of the fastest and most advanced in India. With the newly added stop and updated departure times, travelling between Mumbai and Gandhinagar has become even easier and more comfortable for everyone.