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Central Railway
Press Release
*Shri Devendra Fadvanis, Hon’ble Chief Minister, to Flag-OffHazur Sahib Nanded – CSMT Inaugural Special Vande Bharat Express on 26.08.2025.*
Shri Devendra Fadvanis, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra, will flag off Train no 02705 Hazur Sahib Nanded – CSMT Inaugural Special Vande Bharat Express (through Video Conferencing) on 26.08.2025. Various dignitaries will grace the occasion with their august presence at a function to be held at Hazur Sahib Nanded station..
*The 20706 CSMT-Jalna Vande Bharat Express will be extended to run upto Hazur Sahib Nanded with effect from 27.08.2025.*
*The 20705 Jalna-CSMT Vande Bharat Express will be extended to run from Hazur Sahib Nanded with effect from 28.08.2025.*
The train will now connect Nanded in the Marathwada region with the State capital i.e., Mumbai, and cover districts of Nanded & Parbhani apart from the already connected districtsenroute, strengthening the ties between Nanded and Mumbai.
The train will cover the distance of 610 Kms between Nanded and Mumbai within a short span of 9 hours 25 mins. Presently the fastest train between Mumbai and Nanded is the Devgiri Express which takes 11 hrs, 20 mins. The CSMT-Nanded-CSMT Vande Bharat will reduce the journey time by nearly 2 hrs, offering passengers a much faster and more comfortable option.
The train timings are very convenient, facilitating day time travel of passengers from Nanded & Parbhani to reach Mumbai by noon and also return by evening / night. The train will run 6 days a week (except Wednesday from Nanded and except Thursday from Mumbai).
The train will have 20 coaches (Executive – 02, Chair Car - 18) with a combined seating capacity of 1440 seats.
*Nanded:* Situated on the banks of the Godavari river, Nanded houses the “Gurudwara Hazur Sahib”, which is an important pilgrimage site for Sikhs. In addition it also features several other pilgrimage places nearby like the Renuka Mata temple at Mahur, Mahurgad * Kandhar Fort, the Kedarguda and Gaitond Temples etc. Besides Nanded is also known for its educational institutions and Commercial Centre with industries largely focussed on agriculture and steel furniture manufacturing.
The CSMT-Nanded-CSMT Vande Bharat Train will be the 1st Vande Bharat at Nanded & Parbhani, fulfilling a long standing demand of passengers of the Marathwada region. Itwill not only provide fast rail connectivity to Businessmen, Students etc travelling to cities like Nashik and Mumbai, but will also give a fillip to pilgrim tourism in the region. Important pilgrimage centres like Rajur Ganapati Temple in Jalna, Grishneswar Jyotirlinga temple of Lord Shiva along with Ajanta and Ellora caves near Aurangabad and the Saibaba temple at Shirdi near Manmad will all be connected with semi-high speed rail connectivity offering enhanced comfort and convenience to the pilgrim tourists.
*The details of Inaugural Special are:*
Train no 02705 H S Nanded-CSMT Inaugural Vande Bharat Special will depart Hazur Sahib Nanded at 11.20 hrs on 26.08.2025 and arrive CSMT at 21.55 hrs same day.
Halts: Parbhani, Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad, Nashik Road, Kalyan, Thane and Dadar
*The details of regular service are:*
Train no 20706 CSMT-H S Nanded Vande Bharat Express will depart CSMT at 13.10 hrs -6 days a week (except Thursday) and arrive Hazur Sahib Nanded at 22.50 hrs same day.
Train no 20705 H S Nanded-CSMT Vande Bharat Express will depart Hazur Sahib Nanded at 05.00 hrs -6 days a week (except Wednesday) and arrive CSMT at 14.25 hrs same day.
The revised timings of Train no 20706 / 20705 CSMT-Nanded-CSMT Vande Bharat Express are as follows;
Timings of Train no 20706 CSMT-Nanded Vande Bharat | Stations | Timings of Train no 20705 Nanded-CSMT Vande Bharat |
(Arrl)22.50 hrs | (Destination) H S Nanded(Start) | 05.00(Dep) |
21.33 hrs | Parbhani | 05.40 hrs |
19.43 hrs | Jalna | 07.20 hrs |
18.48 hrs | Aurangabad | 08.13 hrs |
17.18 hrs | Manmad | 09.58 hrs |
16.18 hrs | Nashik Road | 11.00 hrs |
14.04 hrs | Kalyan | 13.20 hrs |
13.40 hrs | Thane | 13.40 hrs |
13.17 hrs | Dadar | 14.08 hrs |
(Dep)13.10 hrs | (Start)CSMT(Destination) | 14.25 hrs (Arrl) |
Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Aurangabad, Jalna and Parbhani.
Coach Composition: 20 Coaches including 2 Executive Chair Car(EC) and 18 Chair Car
For detailed time table and halts of these trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in]
(http://www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
*Special Features of Vande Bharat Train*:
*Passenger Amenities*
·AC: - All coaches equipped with Air Conditioning systems
·Automatic Temperature Control: - Adjusts temperature automatically based on occupancy
·Seating: - Ergonomically designed seats for long-distance travel
·Lighting: - LED and ambient lighting in all coaches
·Doors: - Automatic sliding doors in all coaches
·Windows: - Large panoramic windows for scenic views
·Toilets: - Bio-vacuum toilets
*Safety Features*
·Fire Safety: Fire detection and suppression systems
·CCTV Surveillance: Camera monitoring across the train
·Emergency Communication: Intercom systems in every coach
·Braking System: Regenerative braking that saves up to 30% energy
·Dual Suspension System: Ensures comfort even at high speeds
As a product of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, this train underscores the nation’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and self-reliance. The launch of these trains will strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a hub of innovation and connectivity, driving regional prosperity.
This event highlights the government’s vision of a connected India, with the Vande Bharat Express trains serving as a cornerstone of modern rail infrastructure.
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Date: August 25, 2025
PR No.2025/08/39
This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, HQ, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai