Indian Railways, Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Train Launch: Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out another Vande Bharat Express train for Maharashtra. This new semi-high-speed train will run between Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune. It will be operated and maintained by the Central Railway (CR) zone. The train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 10).
Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express: Distance, Travel Time
The Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express train will cover a distance of 881 km in 12 hours. It will be the fastest train on the route followed by Pune Humsafar and Azad Hind Express.
Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Express: Train Number, Frequency
The Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26101/26102. The train will operate six days a week except Tuesday (from Pune) and Monday (from Ajni).
Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Train: Stoppages
During its journey between Ajni and Pune, this Vande Bharat train will stop at 10 stations. These are: Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar and Daund Chord Line.
Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Train: Timetable, Timings
Train number 26101 Pune-Ajni Vande Bharat Express will depart from Pune station at 06:25 hrs with effect from 11.08.2025 and arrive Ajni at 18:25 hrs same day.
Train number 26102 Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express will depart from Ajni station at 09:50 hrs with effect from 12.08.2025 and arrive Pune at 21:50 hrs same day.
Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Train: Coach Composition, Passenger Seating Capacity
The Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat train will have eight coaches including 1 Executive Chair Car(EC) and 7 Chair Car (CC), seating a total of 590 passengers ( 44 in EC coach and 546 in CC Coaches).
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Special Features of Vande Bharat Train
Passenger Amenities
- AC: All coaches equipped with Air Conditioning systems
- Automatic Temperature Control: Adjusts temperature automatically based on occupancy
- Seating: Ergonomically designed seats for long-distance travel
- Lighting: LED and ambient lighting in all coaches
- Doors: Automatic sliding doors in all coaches
- Windows: Large panoramic windows for scenic views
- Toilets: Bio-vacuum toilets
Safety Features
- Fire Safety: Fire detection and suppression systems
- CCTV Surveillance: Camera monitoring across the train
- Emergency Communication: Intercom systems in every coach
- Braking System: Regenerative braking that saves up to 30% energy
- Dual Suspension System: Ensures comfort even at high speeds
