The Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat Express has achieved 134% occupancy and ₹18.6 lakh revenue in just two days, with waiting lists already forming. The train’s success may prompt Indian Railways to add more coaches on the Nagpur–Pune route.
Nagpur: The newly launched Train 26102/01 Ajni–Pune–Ajni Vande Bharat Express has turned out to be an instant hit. Within just two days of operation, the train has recorded over 134% occupancy and created a waiting list – a feat unmatched by any other Vande Bharat route in India.
Record Occupancy and Revenue
- Operating between Ajni (Nagpur) and Pune, the train’s occupancy has crossed 134%, meaning seat demand is nearly one-third higher than capacity.
- Currently running with 8 coaches, the train accommodates 530 passengers – 52 in Executive Class (EC) and 478 in Chair Car (CC).
- On August 12, the train earned ₹8,96,632, and on August 13, it earned ₹9,64,080 – totalling ₹18,60,712 in just two trips.
- Officials say that if the trend continues, the railways may consider adding more coaches to meet demand.
Fare and Demand
- CC fares start at ₹2,020 and rise to ₹2,140 closer to the travel date.
- EC fares start at ₹3,080 and go up to ₹3,815.
- Despite being 2–4 times more expensive than bus fares, both classes are running at full capacity.
- Out of over 130 Vande Bharat trains operating nationwide, only this Nagpur–Pune route reached a waiting list within two days of launch.
Booking Status for the Next 4 Days (IRCTC Data)
Train 26101 – Pune to Ajni:
Gold Rate
27 Oct 2025
Gold 24 KT
₹ 1,22,200 /-
Gold 22 KT
₹ 1,13,600 /-
Silver/Kg
₹ 1,51,400/-
Platinum
₹ 60,000/-
Recommended rate for Nagpur sarafa Making charges minimum 13% and above
- Aug 15: CC WL 69 | EC WL 6
- Aug 16: CC Avail 90 | EC WL 16
- Aug 17: CC Avail 187 | EC WL 6
- Aug 18: CC Avail 221 | EC WL 3
Train 26102 – Ajni to Pune:
- Aug 15: CC WL 16 | EC WL 2
- Aug 16: CC WL 47 | EC WL 4
- Aug 17: CC WL 114 | EC WL 19
- Aug 18: CC Avail 126 | EC WL 7
Train Timings
- Train 26102 (Ajni–Pune): Departs 9:50 AM, arrives 9:50 PM (12 hours).
- Train 26101 (Pune–Ajni): Departs 6:25 AM, arrives 6:25 PM (12 hours).
- Covers 881 km in daylight hours, offering a comfortable and premium travel experience.
Earlier speculation suggested that day trains might not attract enough passengers, but the revenue figures have dispelled such doubts.
