Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains during an event at Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station.
Among them was the Nagpur (Ajni)–Pune Vande Bharat Express, a premium
service aimed at offering faster, more comfortable travel across Maharashtra.
Special moments of Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji from the flagging off ceremony of three Vande Bharat Express trains across India, including Maharashtra’s Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express, India’s longest running Vande Bharat train, marking a new chapter in faster and modern rail… pic.twitter.com/5HCGq0V8KD
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 10, 2025
Timing and Schedule
The Nagpur (Ajni)–Pune Vande Bharat Express (26102) will operate six days a week, departing Ajni at 9:50 am and arriving in Pune at 9:50 pm. The return service (26101) will leave Pune at 6:25 am and reach Nagpur at 6:25 pm. The journey time is expected to be close to 12 hours, significantly reducing travel duration between the two cities.
Route and Stops
The train will halt at Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, and Daund Chord Line. It will connect major districts in Maharashtra, boosting regional connectivity, tourism, and economic activity.
Modern Amenities for Passengers
Equipped with modern facilities, the Vande Bharat Express promises a smooth and comfortable travel experience. Chair car tickets are priced at ₹2,040, while executive chair car seats are available for ₹3,725. The service is expected to appeal to both business and leisure travellers.
Little Passengers, Big Smiles!
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 10, 2025
Interacted with little schoolchildren travelling on the Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express. Their beaming smiles and eager conversations turned into a truly special moment.@narendramodi #Maharashtra #Nagpur #VandeBharatExpress pic.twitter.com/r0DQP64ddq
Dignitaries at the Event
The Bengaluru ceremony was attended by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and other dignitaries. Alongside the Nagpur–Pune service, PM Modi also flagged off Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, and from Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
