<p>Mumbai: In a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, the Indian Railways has decided to run the 20101/20102 Nagpur-Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express with eight coaches instead of the previous 20 coaches.</p><p>The train connects Vidarbha region of Maharashtra to Telangana. </p><p>The decision is based on a detailed assessment of passenger trends, with an average occupancy of 34%, ensuring that services will be adequate to fulfill the demand of passengers. </p>.NFR conducts first trial run of freight train in Shokhuvi-Molvom railway section.<p>The average occupancy for the last 5 months from Sept-2024 to Jan-2025 of Train no 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express has been 33.81 % and of Train no 20102 Secunderabad –Nagpur Vande Bharat Express has been 33.87%.</p><p>“The reduction in the number of coaches will enhance service efficiency, improve turnaround time, and ensure optimal utilization of high-tech rolling stock, while continuing to provide passengers with the premium Vande Bharat experience,” Indian Railway officials said. </p><p>This initiative is in line with Indian Railways' commitment to sustainable operations and judicious use of resources, ensuring that modern train sets are deployed as per the need and utilization.</p><p>“The change will not impact the quality of service, and passengers can continue to enjoy the same world-class features, including faster travel, superior comfort, and state-of-the-art onboard amenities,” the officials said. </p>
<p>Mumbai: In a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, the Indian Railways has decided to run the 20101/20102 Nagpur-Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express with eight coaches instead of the previous 20 coaches.</p><p>The train connects Vidarbha region of Maharashtra to Telangana. </p><p>The decision is based on a detailed assessment of passenger trends, with an average occupancy of 34%, ensuring that services will be adequate to fulfill the demand of passengers. </p>.NFR conducts first trial run of freight train in Shokhuvi-Molvom railway section.<p>The average occupancy for the last 5 months from Sept-2024 to Jan-2025 of Train no 20101 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express has been 33.81 % and of Train no 20102 Secunderabad –Nagpur Vande Bharat Express has been 33.87%.</p><p>“The reduction in the number of coaches will enhance service efficiency, improve turnaround time, and ensure optimal utilization of high-tech rolling stock, while continuing to provide passengers with the premium Vande Bharat experience,” Indian Railway officials said. </p><p>This initiative is in line with Indian Railways' commitment to sustainable operations and judicious use of resources, ensuring that modern train sets are deployed as per the need and utilization.</p><p>“The change will not impact the quality of service, and passengers can continue to enjoy the same world-class features, including faster travel, superior comfort, and state-of-the-art onboard amenities,” the officials said. </p>