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{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}
{{For|its sharing train and India's 9th semi-high speed train|Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = FF7220
| name = Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT ''Vande Bharat Express''
| logo =
| image = Nanded - CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express.png
| image_width = 300px
| type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]
| locale = [[Maharastra]]
| first = {{start date|2023|12|30|df=yes}} (Inaugural) {{start date and age|2 January 2024|df=yes}} (Commercial) ''(Extension to Hazur Sahib Nanded)'' {{start date and age|28 August 2025|df=yes}}
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways (SCR)]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} '''(NED)'''
| stops = 08
| distance = {{convert|608|km|0|abbr=on}}
| end = {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}} '''(CSMT)'''
| journeytime = 09 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Six days a week {{efn|20705 - Except Wednesdays <nowiki>|</nowiki> 20706 - Except Thursdays}}
| trainnumber = 20705 / 20706
| line_used = *[[Central line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Mumbai–Kalyan section]]
*[[Bhusawal–Kalyan section|Kalyan–Bhusawal section (till Manmad Jn.)]]
*[[Secunderabad–Manmad line|Manmad–Secunderabad line (till Nanded )]]
| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Car
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| catering = On Board Catering
| observation = Large windows in all coaches
| baggage = Overhead Racks
| otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]
| stock = [[Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat services|Mini Vande Bharat 2.0]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-06-15|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat services|reason= The anchor (Mini Vande Bharat services) [[Special:Diff/1183926159|has been deleted]].}} ''(Last service: Aug 26 2025)'' [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|Vande Bharat 3.0]] ''(First service: Aug 28 2025)''
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]] {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| el =
| speed = {{cvt|65|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)
| trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 Coaches)
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]
| maintenance = [[South Central Railway zone|Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED)]]
| sharing = [[Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express|22225 / 22226 CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express]]
| map = {{Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT–Solapur VB Express Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line
}}
The 20705/20706 '''Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 41st [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], running across the state of [[Maharashtra]], which will start from [[Hazur Sahib Nanded]] and will terminate at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSMT]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Shashank |date=24 December 2023 |title=Soon, Soon, Vande Bharat to operate on Mumbai-Hazur Sahib Nanded route |pages=12 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/soon-vande-bharat-to-operate-on-mumbai-jalna-route-101703358623348-amp.html |access-date=24 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/4-halts-for-vande-bharat-on-jalna-mumbai-route/articleshow/106243804.cms|title=4 halts for Vande Bharat on Jalna-Mumbai route|date=24 December 2023|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/business/new-vande-bharat-express-likely-from-jalna-to-mumbai-soon-check-expected-route-timing-6599510/|title=New Vande Bharat Express Likely From Jalna to Mumbai Soon: Check Expected Route, Timing|website=www.india.com}}</ref> This will be the fourth express train towards [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] (CSMT).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad/jalna-mumbai-vande-bharat-express-likely-to-start-from-next-week/articleshow/106138031.cms|title=जालना-मुंबई 'वंदे भारत'बाबत मोठी अपडेट, या तारखेपासून सुरु होण्याची शक्यता, कसे असेल नियोजन?|website=Maharashtra Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/8-line-maintenance-facility-to-come-up-for-vande-bharat-trains-at-wadi-bunder-csm-8649486/|title=8-line maintenance facility to come up for Vande Bharat trains at Wadi Bunder, CSMT|date=7 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/maharashtra/new-vande-bharat-express-railways-to-start-semihigh-speed-train-on-mumbaijalna-route-via-aurangabad-soon-check-details-10121878|title=New Vande Bharat Express: Railways To Start Semi-High Speed Train On Mumbai-Jalna Route Via Aurangabad Soon; Check Details|date=21 December 2023|website=English Jagran}}</ref>

This express train was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from [[Ayodhya Junction railway station|Ayodhya Dham Junction]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-flags-off-2-amrit-bharat-6-vande-bharat-express-trains-in-ayodhya-101703918767779.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pm-narendra-modi-ayodhya-amrit-bharat-vande-bharat-trains-flag-off-full-list-of-new-routes-indian-railways/articleshow/106393567.cms?from=mdr |access-date=30 December 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know |url=https://www.news9live.com/india/pm-modi-flags-off-vande-bharat-amrit-bharat-trains-from-ayodhya-junction-routes-features-and-all-you-need-to-know-2391037 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped railway station, flags off Amrit Bharat trains |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2023/12/30/ayodhya-pm-modi-inaugurates-redeveloped-railway-station-flags-off-amrit-bharat-trains.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2023 |title=PM to Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya, 6 Vande Bharat Trains on Dec 30 |url=https://www.news18.com/auto/pm-to-inaugurate-amrit-bharat-express-from-ayodhya-6-vande-bharat-trains-on-dec-30-8714893.html |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details here |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-to-flag-off-5-vande-bharat-2-amrit-bharat-trains-on-december-30-check-details-here-3072293 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

== Overview ==
This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Hazur Sahib Nanded railway station|Hazur Sahib Nanded]], [[Parbhani Junction railway station|Parbhani Jn]], [[Jalna, Maharashtra|Jalna]], [[Aurangabad railway station|Aurangabad]], [[Manmad Junction railway station|Manmad Jn]], [[Nasik Road railway station|Nashik Road]], [[Kalyan Junction railway station|Kalyan Jn]], [[Thane railway station|Thane]], [[Dadar railway station|Dadar Ctrl]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSMT]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20705/20706 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Check Route, Stoppages, Timings And Fare Details |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/jalna-mumbai-vande-bharat-express-check-route-stoppages-timings-and-fare-details-article-106401344 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>

From the [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]] zonal office, there has been an approved extension to originate or terminate to&fro [[Hazur Sahib Nanded railway station|Hazur Sahib Nanded]] from August 27 2025. <ref>{{Cite web |title=6673846-0: Mumbai Jalna Vande Bharat Got extension 20706/Mumbai CSMT - Jalna Vande Bharat Express - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/blog/post/6673846 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-14 |title=Vande Bharat Express: मुंबई-जालना वंदे भारत एक्स्प्रेस आता नांदेडपर्यंत धावणार; परभणी स्थानकातही थांबा |url=https://marathi.timesnownews.com/maharashtra/mumbai-jalna-vande-bharat-express-extended-to-nanded-with-new-halt-at-parbhani-railway-station-article-151942004 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Times Now Marathi |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mumbai–Jalna Vande Bharat Extended To Nanded, Fulfilling Long-Pending Sikh Pilgrim Demand |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbaijalna-vande-bharat-extended-to-nanded-fulfilling-long-pending-sikh-pilgrim-demand |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

== Rakes ==
It was the thirty-ninth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|2nd Generation]] and twenty-fifth [[Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat services|'''Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train''']] which was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] Initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/train-18-indias-fastest-named-vande-bharat-express-piyush-goyal-1983965 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

=== Coach Augmentation ===
As per latest updates, this express train will be augmented with 12 additional AC coaches, thereby running with [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 3.0 trainset]] W.E.F. 28 August 2025 in order to enhance passenger capacity and make travel smoother and more convenient on this popular route.

== Service ==

The 20705/20706 Hazur Sahib Nanded - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express operates '''six days''' a week, covering a distance of {{cvt|608|km}} in a travel time of 09 hours 25 mins with an average speed of {{cvt|65|km/h}}. The service has 6 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{cvt|130|km/h}}.

== See also ==
* [[Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
* [[Gatimaan Express]]
* [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSMT Terminus]]
* [[Jalna railway station]]

== Notes ==
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==References==
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{{Vande Bharat Express}}

[[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Higher-speed rail]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]
[[Category:Transport in Jalna]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]

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