Vande Bharat a big hit with youth, employees

The Vande Bharat Express trains stood as a beacon of modernisation and technological advancement in India’s Rail infrastructure. With its modern design, top-notch amenities, and efficient service, the Vande Bharat Express was already redefining train travel in India.

Currently, five Vande Bharat trains are originating on South Central Railway (SCR) jurisdiction including Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam; Secunderabad – Tirupati; Tirupati – Secunderabad; Kacheguda – Yesvantpur (Hyderabad – Bangalore); Vijayawada – MGR Chennai Central. These trains are running successfully with more than 100 per cent patronage.

According to recent data of passengers travelling in Vande Bharat trains originating on SCR, an average of 29.08 per cent of passengers are youngsters who belong to the age group between 25-34 years. Similarly, in the age bracket between 35-49 years, an average of 26.85 per cent of passengers prefer the Vande Bharat Express over other modes of transportation. Accordingly, overall around 56 per cent of passengers on Vande Bharat trains in SCR jurisdiction are youngsters and working class people. This age group has become the highest as compared to the other age groups of passengers who travel in Vande Bharat. The senior citizens in the Telugu States have also shown their likeness to Vande Bharat Express for its comfort and speed. According to the data, among all passengers, on average 11.81 per cent of passengers belong to the 60+ age group.

The trains provide the fastest travel facility and have reduced the journey time between different sections by a huge margin. From the date of introduction, a total of 7.16 lakh passengers have availed of the services of the five Vande Bharat trains originating in SCR jurisdiction so far.

SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain stated that due to its comfortable train journey experience combined with speed and reduced travel time, the Vande Bharat trains have become the preferred mode of transport amongst the youngsters and working class section. He stated that these trains are a testament to the commitment of Indian Railways to enhance the travel experience and make the train journey more memorable and comfortable. He urged more Rail users to avail the services of Vande Bharat trains and experience the luxurious, world-class facility.