Indian Railways has some great news for passengers. To meet the growing demand, the Railway Board has decided to increase the number of coaches in select Vande Bharat Express trains. Known for their speed, comfort, and modern facilities, these trains are now getting bigger to accommodate more passengers.


1. Why is indian Railways Increasing Coach Capacity?

Vande Bharat trains have witnessed high occupancy rates since their launch.

Most routes are running at full capacity, making ticket booking difficult.

To meet demand, the Railway Board reviewed the 2025-26 occupancy data (up to July 31, 2025) and decided to increase coach numbers.


2. How Many Coaches Will Vande Bharat Have Now?

Earlier, trains had 8 or 16 coaches depending on demand.

Now, three trains will be upgraded from 16 to 20 coaches, and four trains from 8 to 16 coaches.

This means thousands of additional seats will be available daily.


3. Vande Bharat Routes Getting Bigger Trains

From 16 to 20 Coaches

Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central (Train No. 20631/32)

Secunderabad–Tirupati (Train No. 20701/02)

Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli (Train No. 20665/66)

From 8 to 16 Coaches

Madurai–Bengaluru Cantt (Train No. 20671/72)

Deoghar–Varanasi (Train No. 22499/00)

Howrah–Rourkela (Train No. 20871/72)

Indore–Nagpur (Train No. 20911/12)


4. What Benefits Do Passengers Get?

More Seats, Less Waiting: Extra coaches mean higher seat capacity, reducing waiting lists.

Easier Ticket Booking: With more availability, booking becomes smoother during peak seasons.

Comfortable Journeys: Larger trains reduce crowding, making travel more spacious and relaxing.

New Routes Coming Soon: Old 8- and 16-coach rakes will be used to launch Vande Bharat trains on new routes, connecting more cities to high-speed rail service.


5. A Step Towards Modern rail Travel

This move shows indian Railways’ focus on upgrading infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience. With 20-coach Vande Bharat trains, travel will not only become faster but also more accessible and convenient.


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Kokila Chokkanathan

31/08/2025 10:41 AM