Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Lead in Vande Bharat Train Services
Imagine trains that can go super fast, like some of the quickest in India!
These trains are called Vande Bharat.
They are being added across the country.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh now have the most of these fast trains, each with 14 pairs of trains.
Maharashtra used to have the most, but now it has fewer.
These trains are designed to go very fast, but the tracks need some improvements to reach their top speed.
These trains are becoming a common sight in many states.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh now have the most Vande Bharat train pairs, with 14 each.
Maharashtra no longer holds the most Vande Bharat trains.
Vande Bharat trains are manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
The trains have a design speed of 180 kmph but currently operate at 160 kmph.
New services are being added, like those linking Jodhpur and Bikaner to Delhi.
- Who
- Vande Bharat train services and Indian Railways.
- What
- Bihar and Uttar Pradesh now have the most operational Vande Bharat train pairs.
- When
- Vande Bharat trains were first introduced in 2019.
- Where
- Across India; Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide faster, semi-high-speed rail services.
- Current Vande Bharat Services
- Over 150 operational
- Bihar & UP Train Pairs
- 14 each
- Maharashtra Train Pairs
- Fewer than Bihar and UP
- Train Manufacturer
- Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
- Train Design Speed
- 180 kmph
- Current Operational Speed
- 160 kmph