Written by Anish MondalOctober 31, 2025 02:25 PM IST 3 min readAt present, 156 Vande Bharat Express services are running across the Indian Railways network.Vande Bharat train route: Launched in 2019, the Vande Bharat Express trains have transformed rail travel in India. Designed and manufactured by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), these modern semi-high-speed trains operate with full passenger occupancies. At present, 156 Vande Bharat Express services are running across the Indian Railways network.Vande Bharat train journeyWith rising demand for Vande Bharat Express services on multiple routes, the national transporter has introduced three different coach configurations to cater to the growing passenger needs: 8-coach, 16-coach, and 20-coach variants.Also Read | Gaya-Shakur Basti Special makes history as India’s first passenger train to run on Dedicated Freight CorridorLongest Vande Bharat train route in IndiaThe Vande Bharat Express running between Ajni-Pune is the longest route among all Vande Bharat trains. This semi-high-speed service commenced its commercial operations on August 12, 2025, and is managed and maintained by the Central Railway zone.Also Read | After success in New Delhi, Railways to develop passenger holding areas at 76 stations by 2026 festival seasonAjni-Pune Vande Bharat train: Distance, Travel time, FrequencyThe Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat Express covers a total distance of 881 km in 12 hours. Train number 26102 (Ajni–Pune) operates six days a week, except on Mondays, while train number 26101 (Pune–Ajni) runs every day except Tuesdays.Also Read | Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Second rake reaches Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho, RDSO begins trial run – check routeAjni-Pune Vande Bharat Express: Coach configuration, Ticket priceThe Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat Express consists of eight coaches and offers two seating classes – AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare between Ajni and Pune is Rs 2,140 for AC Chair Car and Rs 3,815 for Executive Chair Car.Also Read | India’s first private train: check ticket price vis-a-vis Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat ExpressAjni-Pune Vande Bharat train speed, stoppagesThe Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat Express operates at a top speed of 130 kmph between Nagpur–Manmad and Daund–Pune sections, and 110 kmph between Manmad and Daund. During its journey, train numbers 26102/26101 stops at 10 stations — Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, and Daund Chord Line.Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd