Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express

The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express is India's 9th Vande Bharat Express train, running across the state of Maharashtra by starting from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and terminating at Solapur city.^[1][2][3]

Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Maharashtra
First service	10 February 2023 (Inaugural run) 11 February 2023; 15 months ago (2023-02-11) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways (CR)
Route
Termini	Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) Solapur (SUR)
Stops	5
Distance travelled	452 km (281 mi)
Average journey time	06 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week ^[a]
Train number(s)	22225 / 22226
Line(s) used	Mumbai Dadar–Solapur section
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System Electric outlets Reading light Seat Pockets Bottle Holder Tray Table
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach, Additional Parking brakes and Traction Motor System
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 2.0
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	69 km/h (43 mph) to 70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Solapur (SUR)
Route map Legend 22226 ↓ Solapur Kurduwadi Jn Pune Junction Kalyan Junction Thane Dadar Ctrl 22225 ↑ Mumbai CSMT

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai CSMT, Dadar Ctrl, Thane, Kalyan Jn, Pune Jn, Kurduwadi Jn and Solapur. It is currently operated with train numbers 22225/22226 on 6 days a week basis.^{[4][5][6][7][8]}

Interesting facts

1. Monday, 13 March 2023, Surekha Yadav - The first woman to drive the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train from Solapur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus covering a distance of 455 km.
2. Tuesday, 14 March 2023, Surekha took this Vande Bharat Express train from Mumbai CSMT to Solapur.
3. Sunday, 26 March 2023, PM Narendra Modi mentioned Surekha Yadav in his 99th episode of Mann ki Baat, appreciating her for being the First Lady to drive the Make In India's Vande Bharat Express train along with being First in every other category in her long service.

Rakes

It is the seventh 2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Service

The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 452 km (281 mi) in a travel time of 6 hrs 30 mins with average speeds of 69–70 km/h (43–43 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).^[9]

See also

• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Solapur railway station
• Mumbai CSMT Terminus

Notes

1. Except Wednesdays for 22225 and Thursdays for 22226

References

1. "Mumbai Vande Bharat trials begin on two new routes before launch on February 10th". TimesNow. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
2. "Mumbai to get two new Vande Bharat trains ahead of next launch: Officials". Hindustan Times. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
3. "Advanced systems to help Vande Bharat trains cross steep ghats". The Indian Express. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
4. "Mumbai-Shirdi, Solapur Vande Bharat trains to go through India's toughest Railway ghat sections, travel time revealed". DNA India. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
5. "PM Narendra Modi to flag off Vande Bharat trains to Shirdi, Solapur from Mumbai on Feb 10". The Indian Express. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
6. "Vande Bharat Express trains witness huge bookings from CSMT today". The Indian Express. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
7. "Two new Vande Bharat Express trains launched from Mumbai, know all about". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
8. "Vande Bharat Stations Expanded to Include Thane and Kalyan on 2 Routes, Details". TimesNow. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
9. "Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Ticket booking, train fare, speed, & other details | Here's full story". Financialexpress. Retrieved 15 February 2023.