Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched the Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat Express, marking the addition of the longest route in the Vande Bharat fleet. Spanning 881 km, the train cuts travel time between Nagpur and Pune to just 12 hours, offering a faster and more comfortable journey for passengers.
Operating six days a week, the train halts at Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar), and Daund Chord Line.
Train No. 26101 departs Pune at 6:25 AM, reaching Ajni at 6:25 PM. The return service, Train No. 26102, leaves Ajni at 9:50 AM and arrives in Pune at 9:50 PM.
Fares are set at ₹2,040 for Chair Car and ₹3,725 for Executive Class. With eight modern coaches and a seating capacity of 590, the semi-high-speed train brings enhanced comfort, modern facilities, and improved rail connectivity to Maharashtra.
The launch adds another milestone to India’s expanding Vande Bharat network, aimed at boosting connectivity between major cities with speed and efficiency.
