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{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}
{{Italic title}}{{Distinguish|text=[[Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express]], India's 45th semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = FF7220
| name = Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital ''Vande Bharat Express''
| logo_width =
| image = Gandhinagar Capital - Mumbai Central (20902) Vande Bharat Express.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = 3rd VB Express train standing at [[Gandhinagar Capital railway station|Gandhinagar Central]] with [[The Leela|Hotel Leela]] in the background and waiting for departure towards [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]
| type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]
| locale = [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]]
| first = 30 September 2022 (Inaugural run) {{start date and age|df=yes|2022|10|01}} (Commercial run)
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways (WR)]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} '''(MMCT)'''
| stops = 7
| end = {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Capital}} '''(GNC)'''
| distance = {{convert|522|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 06 hrs 15 mins
| frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Wednesdays}}
| trainnumber = 20901 / 20902
| line_used = *[[Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line|Mumbai–Ahmedabad main line]]
*[[Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Capital line]]
| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
| seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
| observation = Large windows in all coaches
| entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment System|[[AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types#Indian IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat Pockets|Bottle Holder|Tray Table}}
| baggage = Overhead racks
| otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]
| stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 2.0]] ''(Last service: May 10, 2025)'' [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 3.0]] ''(First service: May 11, 2025)''
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]] {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| el =
| speed = {{cvt|83|km/h|0|abbr=on}} to {{cvt|85|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)
| trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 coaches)
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]
| maintenance = [[Western Railway zone|Mumbai Central (MMCT)]]
| map = {{Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital VB Express Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line
}}

The 20901/20902 '''Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 3rd [[Vande Bharat Express]] train, connecting the states of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]].

== Overview ==
This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]], [[Borivali railway station|Borivali]], [[Vapi railway station|Vapi]], [[Valsad railway station|Valsad]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeshGujarat |date=2025-07-28 |title=Ahmedabad - Mumbai Vande Bharat Express journey time up after Valsad halt |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2025/07/28/ahmedabad-mumbai-vande-bharat-express-journey-time-up-after-valsad-halt/ |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=DeshGujarat |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Surat railway station|Surat]], [[Vadodara Junction railway station|Vadodara Jn]], [[Anand Junction railway station|Anand Jn]], [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Jn]] and [[Gandhinagar Capital railway station|Gandhinagar Capital]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20901/20902 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=telang |first=Kamlesh |title=20901/Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express - Mumbai to Gandhinagar Capital WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-central-gandhinagar-capital-vande-bharat-express-20901/186022/12293/2474 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=telang |first=Kamlesh |title=20902/Gandhinagar Capital - Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express - Gandhinagar Capital to Mumbai WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gandhinagar-capital-mumbai-central-vande-bharat-express-20902/186023/2474/12293 |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2022 |title=Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat earns Rs 9.2 crore in ticketing fares in November |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/vande-bharat-earns-rs-9-2-cr-in-ticketing-fares-in-november-8327191/ |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2022 |title=Vande Bharat Express 2.0: PM flags off new train between Gandhinagar and Mumbai, here's all to know |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/vande-bharat-express-20-pm-modi-flags-off-new-train-between-gandhinagar-and-mumbai-348690-2022-09-30 |access-date=19 December 2022 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Rakes ==
It was the first [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train]] and was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] (ICF) under the leadership of ''[[Sudhanshu Mani]]'' at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] initiative.

=== Coach Augmentation ===
The 20901/20902 Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express was permanently augmented with 04 more coaches and is currently running with 20-car [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 3.0 trainset]] '''''W.E.F.''''' '''''11 May 2025''''' in order to meet the extra rush and passenger demands.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-13 |title=Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Adds 4 More AC Coaches |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/civic/mumbai-ahmedabad-vande-bharat-express-adds-4-ac-chair-car-coaches-88569 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat gets 4 more coaches |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/mumbai-gandhinagar-vande-bharat-gets-4-more-coaches/81891101.html |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-12 |title=Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express increases capacity by 312 seats, to ferry 936 more passengers daily |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-gandhinagar-vande-bharat-express-capacity-9998142/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> By doing so, this express train becomes the longest VB Express train under [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways (WR)]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=20 Coach Vande Bharat Express: WR launches longest semi-high-speed train – Check route, travel time, stoppages, ticket price |url=https://www.etnownews.com/infrastructure/20-coach-vande-bharat-express-western-railway-launches-longest-semi-high-speed-train-check-route-travel-time-stoppages-ticket-price-article-151623413 |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=ET Now |language=en}}</ref>

== Service ==
[[File:Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express interiors.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express]]
The 20901/20902 Mumbai Ctrl - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Wednesdays, covering a distance of {{cvt|522|km}} in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of {{cvt|81|km/h}}. The service has 6 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{cvt|130|km/h}}.

== Incidents ==
A week after the inauguration of the 3rd Vande Bharat Express train, this train rammed into cattle near Atul station in Gujarat, on 29 October morning, causing 15-20 delay in reaching its destination. No casualties were involved in this incident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Sheenu |date=29 October 2022 |title=Mumbai-Ahmedabad 'Vande Bharat Express' rams into cattle in 3rd such incident; front panel damaged |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/mumbai-ahmedabad-vande-bharat-express-damaged-hits-cattle-on-route-atul-station-gujarat-third-incident-in-october-latest-updates-2022-10-29-819692 |access-date=17 December 2022 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
* [[Gatimaan Express]]
* [[Mumbai Central railway station]]
* [[Gandhinagar Capital railway station]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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[[Category:Mumbai–Ahmedabad trains]]
[[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Higher-speed rail]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
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[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Gandhinagar]]

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