Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express set to get 4 additional chair cars
The revised seating capacity of the Solapur–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will be 1,440 passengers, the Central Railway said.
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The Solapur–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will have a revised seating capacity with 1,440 passengers. (Representational)The Central Railway has announced an upgrade of four additional chair cars to the Solapur–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express. Aimed at catering to increased passenger demand, the upgrade will come into effect from August 28 and 29, for the respective up and down services.
According to the Central Railway, Train No. 22225 CSMT–Mumbai to Solapur Vande Bharat Express will operate with the enhanced composition from August 28, while Train No. 22226 Solapur–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will run with the new 20-coach formation starting on August 29.
The Solapur–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will now have two executive chair car (EC) coaches with 52 seats each, 16 chair car (CC) coaches with 78 seats each, and two special chair cars with 44 seats each, located next to the loco pilot and guard cabins. The revised seating capacity will be 1,440 passengers, according to the Central Railway.
The upgrade adds 312 new seats to the earlier composition, providing passengers in the busy Mumbai–Solapur sector with more options, the railway said. “This upgrade will provide more seating capacity, better convenience, and smoother travel for passengers between Mumbai and Solapur. The four additional coaches will provide 312 more seats for passengers,” a Central Railway official said.
In a statement, Yogesh Patil, Divisional Commercial Manager, Solapur, appealed to passengers to use the improved service, which he said was part of an effort to meet the rising demand and offer a premium travel experience on one of the country’s flagship trains.
The Vande Bharat Express, known for its speed, comfort, and modern design, remains a preferred choice for intercity travellers, the Central Railway said.
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