Indian Railways is going to launch three new trains while expanding its Vande Bharat Express train network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off these three trains during his visit to Karnataka this Sunday (August 10). These new Vande Bharat trains will run between Bengaluru-Belagavi, Ajni-Pune (from Nagpur), and Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. This information was given by Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, who will give passengers a modern and fast travel experience. Let us know about the route and time of these new trains, which will make your journey even more convenient.
Know the route and time of these new Vande Bharat trains
Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat Express
The Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat train has been flagged off. This train will leave from Belagavi at 5:20 am and reach Bengaluru at 1:50 pm. On return, this train will leave from Bengaluru at 2:20 pm and reach Belagavi at 10:40 pm. The running of this train will improve connectivity between cities like Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubli, Dharwad, and Belgaum. This will provide great convenience to a large number of passengers.
Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Express
This new train will run between Ajni in Nagpur and Pune, making travel between these two major cities of Maharashtra even faster and comfortable.
Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
This train running between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will be a big relief for the devotees who go to visit Mata Vaishno Devi. This will reduce the travel time and make the journey more comfortable.
A growing network of Vande Bharat in the country
Indian Railways has introduced Vande Bharat Express trains to give a better travel experience to the passengers. These semi-high-speed trains, manufactured at the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), are equipped with modern coaches, advanced safety features, and passenger amenities.
The total passenger occupancy in Vande Bharat Express trains was 102.01 percent in the financial year 2024-25. However, in the current financial year, i.e., FY 2026, the passenger occupancy in these new generation trains has increased to 105.03 percent (till June 2025), which shows their increasing popularity. This figure is proof that passengers are very fond of the fast speed and convenience of these trains.