Indian Railways is planning to increase the speed of Vande Bharat trains from 160 kmph to 200 kmph under Mission Raftaar. This move will significantly reduce travel time between major cities. The government aims to make these trains run at semi-high speed without building entirely new corridors.
How will travel time change for passengers
The increase in speed will benefit passengers on the busiest routes of the country. The Ministry of Railways stated that the journey from Delhi to Mumbai will now take around 10 hours instead of 16 hours. Similarly, the travel time from Delhi to Kolkata will drop from 17 hours to 11 hours, saving passengers about 5 to 6 hours of time.
What is the plan for infrastructure and tracks
To support this speed, the railway is working on multi-tracking, which includes laying third and fourth lines on the Golden Quadrilateral and Diagonal routes. An investment of approximately 3 lakh crore rupees is being made for this purpose. The Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes are expected to be ready by 2026-27, while other routes will be completed by 2030.
Key updates on Vande Bharat and Bullet Trains
| Project/Event | Detail | Timeline/Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Sleeper Test | New Delhi-Mumbai route test successful | 180 kmph (Dec 2025) |
| Vande Bharat Sleeper | Delhi-Kolkata route launch expected | End of Jan 2026 |
| Bullet Train Design | Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor design released | May 18, 2026 |
| Next Gen Bullet Train | Planned speed for future trains | 350 kmph |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mission Raftaar के तहत वंदे भारत की स्पीड कितनी होगी?
Mission Raftaar के तहत वंदे भारत ट्रेनों की गति 160 किमी/घंटा से बढ़ाकर 200 किमी/घंटा की जाएगी।
दिल्ली से मुंबई और कोलकाता का सफर कितने समय में पूरा होगा?
नई योजना के बाद दिल्ली से मुंबई का सफर 10 घंटे और दिल्ली से कोलकाता का सफर 11 घंटे में पूरा होगा।