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Maharashtra Loses Most Vande Bharat Services, Left with One
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:46 PM
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Maharashtra once operated 17 Vande Bharat services but now only one remains after recent cancellations.
Maharashtra, which had the highest number of Vande Bharat services in India, saw its fleet shrink dramatically after a series of cancellations. The state previously operated 17 semi‑high speed trains connecting major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad.
Railway officials cited low patronage and operational challenges as reasons for the cutbacks. As of now, only one Vande Bharat service remains operational in the state, running between Mumbai and Nagpur.
The reduction has raised concerns among commuters and industry stakeholders who had expected the high‑speed trains to boost connectivity and economic activity across Maharashtra.
Railway officials cited low patronage and operational challenges as reasons for the cutbacks. As of now, only one Vande Bharat service remains operational in the state, running between Mumbai and Nagpur.
The reduction has raised concerns among commuters and industry stakeholders who had expected the high‑speed trains to boost connectivity and economic activity across Maharashtra.