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For its sharing train and India's 41st semi-high speed train, see Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express.

Mumbai CSMT – Solapur
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleMaharashtra
First service10 February 2023 (Inaugural run)
11 February 2023; 2 years ago (2023-02-11) (Commercial run)
Current operatorCentral Railways (CR)
Route
TerminiMumbai CSMT (CSMT)
Solapur (SUR)
Stops05
Distance travelled452 km (281 mi)
Average journey time06 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number22225 / 22226
Line usedMumbai Dadar–Solapur section
On-board services
ClassesAC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesKavach, Additional Parking brakes and Traction Motor System
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 2.0
(Last service: August 26, 2025)
Vande Bharat 3.0
(First service: August 28, 2025)
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed69 km/h (43 mph) to 70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.)
Average length480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake maintenanceHazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Rake sharing20705 / 20706 Nanded - CSMT Vande Bharat Express

The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express is India's 9th Vande Bharat Express train, running across the state of Maharashtra by starting from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and terminating at Solapur city.[1][2][3]

Overview

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This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai CSMT, Dadar Ctrl, Thane, Kalyan Jn, Pune Jn, Kurduwadi Jn, and Solapur. It is currently operated with train numbers 22225/22226 on 6 days a week basis.[4][5][6][7][8]

Coach Augmentation

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As per latest updates, this express train will be augmented with 4 additional AC coaches, thereby running with Vande Bharat 3.0 trainset W.E.F. 28 August 2025 in order to enhance passenger capacity and make travel smoother and more convenient on this popular route.[9][10][11][12]

Rakes

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It was the seventh 2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Service

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The 22225/22226 Mumbai CSM Trm - Solapur Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Wednesdays, covering a distance of 454 km (282 mi) in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of 69 km/h (43 mph). The service has 5 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Mumbai CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express (22225) [13]
Station Station Code Arrival Departure Halt (min) Distance (km) Day
Mumbai CSM Trm CSMT — 16:05 — — 1
Dadar Ctrl DR 16:15 16:17 2 9.0 1
Thane TNA 16:33 16:35 2 33.3 1
Kalyan Jn KYN 16:51 16:53 2 53.5 1
Pune Jn PUNE 19:10 19:15 5 191.6 1
Kurduwadi Jn KWV 21:36 21:38 2 375.2 1
Solapur SUR 22:40 — — 454.0 1
Solapur - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express (22226) [14]
Station Station Code Arrival Departure Halt (min) Distance (km) Day
Solapur SUR — 06:05 — — 1
Kurduwadi Jn KWV 06:53 06:55 2 78.8 1
Pune Jn PUNE 09:15 09:20 5 262.4 1
Khandala KAD 10:17 10:18 1 329.9 1
Kalyan Jn KYN 11:33 11:35 2 400.5 1
Thane TNA 11:50 11:52 2 420.7 1
Dadar Ctrl DR 12:12 12:14 2 445.0 1
Mumbai CSM Trm CSMT 12:35 — — 454.0 1

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Except Wednesdays for 22225 and Thursdays for 22226

References

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  1. ^ "Mumbai Vande Bharat trials begin on two new routes before launch on February 10th". TimesNow. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Mumbai to get two new Vande Bharat trains ahead of next launch: Officials". Hindustan Times. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Advanced systems to help Vande Bharat trains cross steep ghats". The Indian Express. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Mumbai-Shirdi, Solapur Vande Bharat trains to go through India's toughest Railway ghat sections, travel time revealed". DNA India. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  5. ^ "PM Narendra Modi to flag off Vande Bharat trains to Shirdi, Solapur from Mumbai on Feb 10". The Indian Express. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Vande Bharat Express trains witness huge bookings from CSMT today". The Indian Express. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Two new Vande Bharat Express trains launched from Mumbai, know all about". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Vande Bharat Stations Expanded to Include Thane and Kalyan on 2 Routes, Details". TimesNow. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Solapur-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Express to run with 20 coaches from August 28". The Hindu. 21 August 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  10. ^ Roushan, Anurag; News, India TV (21 August 2025). "Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express to run with 4 additional coaches from Aug 28: Check latest seat capacity". India TV News. Retrieved 22 August 2025. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express set to get 4 additional chair cars". The Indian Express. 17 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Mumbai News: Central Railway To Run Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express With 20 Coaches; Check Details". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  13. ^ "(22225) Mumbai CSMT - Solapur Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  14. ^ "(22226) Solapur - Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.


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