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{{Distinguish|text=[[Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express]], India's 3rd semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train}}<br />
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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| color = FF7220<br />
| name = Ahmedabad Junction - Mumbai Central<br/>''Vande Bharat Express''<br />
| logo_width = <br />
| image = Ahmedabad Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express 2024-07-27 061150.jpg<br />
| image_width = 300px<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = This Saffron-Gray VB Express on stand-by and getting ready for departure towards [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]<br />
| type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| first = {{Start date|2024|03|12}} (Inaugural)<br/>{{start date and age|13 March 2024|df=yes}} (Commercial)<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways (WR)]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} '''(ADI)'''<br />
| stops = 4<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} '''(MMCT)'''<br />
| distance = {{convert|493|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 05 hrs 25 mins<br />
| frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Sundays}}<br />
| trainnumber = 22962 / 22961<br />
| line_used = *[[Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line]]<br />
| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br />
| seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On board Catering<br />
| observation = Large windows in all coaches<br />
| 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}}<br />
| baggage = Overhead racks<br />
| otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br />
| stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br />
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]<br />
| el = <br />
| speed = {{cvt|91|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br />
| trainlength = {{convert|384|m|ft}} (16 coaches)<br />
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br />
| maintenance = '''''(TBC)'''''<br />
| map = {{Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central VB Express Route}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br />
}}<br />
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The 22962/22961 '''Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 45th [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], connecting the largest city of [[Gujarat]], [[Ahmedabad]] with the west coastal capital city [[Mumbai]] in [[Maharashtra]]. This express train was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from Ahmedabad on March 12, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-12 |title=PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains today, four existing routes extended – Check full routes, new destinations and more |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-pm-modi-to-flag-off-10-new-vande-bharat-express-trains-today-four-existing-routes-to-see-expansion-check-full-routes-new-destinations-and-more-3421885/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Sounak |date=2024-03-12 |title=Watch: PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/watch-prime-minister-narendra-modi-flags-off-10-new-vande-bharat-trains-11710214806246.html |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
[[File:Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express 2024-07-10 104947.jpg|thumb|left|Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express nearing [[Borivali railway station|Borivali]]]]<br />
This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Jn]], [[Vadodara Junction railway station|Vadodara Jn]], [[Surat railway station|Surat]], [[Vapi railway station|Vapi]], [[Borivali railway station|Borivali]] and [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]. It is operated with train numbers 22962/22961 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-09 |title=Mumbai: Second Vande Bharat express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central will be rolled out on March 12 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/mumbai-second-vande-bharat-express-between-ahmedabad-and-mumbai-central-will-be-rolled-out-on-march-12/articleshow/108355070.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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==Rakes==<br />
It is the forty-third [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|2nd Generation Vande Bharat 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=2023-04-19 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><br />
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Now it is running with 20 coaches.<br />
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== Service ==<br />
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The 22962/22961 Ahmedabad Jn - Mumbai Ctrl Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Sundays, covering a distance of {{cvt|493|km}} in a travel time of 5 hours with an average speed of {{cvt|91|km/h}}. The service has 4 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{cvt|130|km/h}}.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Tejas Express]]<br />
* [[Gatimaan Express]]<br />
* [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Mumbai Central railway station]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br />
[[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br />
[[Category:2024 establishments in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Ahmedabad]]<br />
[[Category:Mumbai–Ahmedabad trains]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
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