Mumbai : Great news for travelers on the popular Mumbai-Madgaon (Goa) route! According to a recent announcement by Konkan Railway, the high-demand Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22229/22230) is slated for a significant capacity expansion. Currently operating with an eight-coach configuration, plans are underway to convert this Vande Bharat train into a 16-car rake in response to overwhelming passenger demand.
This decision comes directly from Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway. Jha stated, “There are plans to convert the train into 16 cars soon. The demand for the train is very high, and we will meet that demand soon.” The current eight-coach setup, smaller even than Mumbai’s 12 or 15-car local trains, often leaves passengers struggling for bookings, a situation this planned augmentation aims to address.
Traveling between Mumbai and Madgaon has become seamless and faster with the introduction of Vande Bharat Express, and this capacity upgrade will further enhance accessibility and comfort for commuters, ensuring a more convenient and pleasant journey experience along the scenic Konkan coast.