Maharashtra to get India’s longest running Vande Bharat train – Check route
Maharashtra Vande Bharat Express: Good news for Maharashtra. The state is all set to get its 12th Vande Bharat train. This new semi-high-speed train will be operated and maintained by the Central Railway (CR) zone.
Presently, 11 Vande Bharat trains are operational in Maharashtra. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
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Vande Bharat Express Train: Good news for Maharashtra. The state is all set to get its 12th Vande Bharat train, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10. This new semi-high-speed train will be operated and maintained by the Central Railway (CR) zone.
Vande Bharat Train in Maharashtra
Maharashtra’s new Vande Bharat Express train will run between Ajni (Nagpur) and Pune. Both Nagpur and Pune are the fast developing mega cities with multiple small & medium industries, educational & medical institutions, places of historical and tourist interest, etc.
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The Ajni(Nagpur) – Pune Vande Bharat Express will be the longest running Vande Bharat train in the country, covering a distance of 881 kms. It will also be the first Vande Bharat to cover the regions of Wardha-Akola-Shegaon –Bhusaval-Jalgaon-Manmad and regions between Puntamba and Daund. It will also be the fastest train between Nagpur and Pune with a speed of 73kmph and 10 intermediate stoppages.
Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Express Commercial Run
The Pune-Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26101/26102. It will begin its regular operations from Pine station with effect from August 11 and from Ajni station on August 12. The train will run six days a week.
Significance of Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Train
The Introduction of Vande Bharat Train service between Ajni(Nagpur) and Pune will immensely benefit a large population of passengers wanting to travel between these two cities and the towns enroute for work, business, studies and tourism. It will be beneficial for businessmen, students, employees proceeding on regular travel and special tours and will further promote tourism apart from increasing the avenues of trade and commerce.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.
Professional Journey
Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.
Education & Expertise
Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta
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