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Vande Bharat Begins Ahmedabad‑Somnath Service, Hits 100 km/h via Botad and Amreli
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Vande Bharat Express has inaugurated a new Ahmedabad‑Somnath route, traveling at 100 km/h through Botad and Amreli for the first time.
The Vande Bharat Express has begun operating a new route between Ahmedabad and Somnath, marking a significant expansion of the high‑speed network in Gujarat.
The train covers the stretch at an average speed of 100 km/h, passing through the towns of Botad and Amreli. This is the first time the Vande Bharat has run at this speed on this corridor.
The new service is expected to improve connectivity to the pilgrimage town of Somnath and is likely to boost tourism and local travel demand.
Indian Railways has continued its strategy of extending Vande Bharat operations to more routes across the country, aiming to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
The train covers the stretch at an average speed of 100 km/h, passing through the towns of Botad and Amreli. This is the first time the Vande Bharat has run at this speed on this corridor.
The new service is expected to improve connectivity to the pilgrimage town of Somnath and is likely to boost tourism and local travel demand.
Indian Railways has continued its strategy of extending Vande Bharat operations to more routes across the country, aiming to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.