The Central Railway has announced that the Solapur-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will run with 20 coaches, providing additional capacity and enhanced travel convenience for passengers, from August 28, 2025.

Responding to growing demand, the Solapur Division has decided to augment the train with four more Chair Car coaches, adding 312 seats to its total capacity.

Train No 22225 CSMT Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express will run with the new 20-coach configuration from August 28, while Train No 22226 Solapur-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express will follow suit from August 29.

With the upgrade, the train will now consist of two Executive Chair Cars offering 52 seats each, 16 Chair Cars with 78 seats each and two Chair Cars placed next to the Loco Pilot and a Guard Cabin with 44 seats each.

Among the largest Vande Bharat rakes

The overall seating capacity will increase to 1,440 passengers, making it one of the largest Vande Bharat rakes in service.

Railway officials said that the expansion will ease passenger rush and make travel between Solapur and Mumbai smoother and more convenient.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Solapur Division Yogesh Patil noted that the Solapur-Mumbai Vande Bharat has emerged as one of the most sought-after services in the region.

“With the addition of the new coaches, passengers will get better access to premium travel facilities on this iconic train. We appeal to the public to make the most of this upgraded facility and enjoy the enhanced Vande Bharat experience,” he said.