In a significant move towards railway modernization, Indian Railways is set to introduce a new Vande Bharat route, connecting Mumbai to Jalna in Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express on December 30, as confirmed by a statement from the South Central Railway. Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve will be present at the ceremony in Jalna.
The new Vande Bharat Express aims to link the Marathwada region, providing a swift travel option for passengers.
Stops & Timings
The train will make a total of six stops during its journey from Jalna to Mumbai. The first stop will be Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), followed by Manmad, Nashik Road, Kalyan, Thane, and Dadar. The final stop will be Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) after departing from Dadar.
Operating every day except Wednesday, the semi-high-speed train will depart from Jalna at 05:05 hrs, reaching CSMT, Mumbai, at 11:55 hrs. For the return journey, the Vande Bharat Express will leave CSMT at 13:10 hrs, arriving in Jalna by 20:30 hrs.
Features
Similar to other Vande Bharat trains, this express service will offer enhanced passenger amenities.
Notable features include onboard Wi-Fi infotainment, a GPS-based passenger information system, luxurious interiors, bio-vacuum toilets with touch-free functionality, diffused LED lighting, charging points for each seat, individual touch-based reading lights, and concealed roller blinds.
The train will also feature improved heat ventilation, air-conditioning systems, and UV lamps for germ-free air supply.
