Bhubaneswar: In response to the increasing demand and popularity among passengers and tourists, it has been decided to run Puri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express with 20 coaches from May 16 by augmenting four additional AC Chair Car Coaches.
On augmentation, the upgraded rake composition of Puri Howrah Vande Bharat Express will have 16 AC Chair Car Coaches, 2 Executive Chair Car Coaches and 2 Crew & AC Chair Car Coaches, East Coast Railway (ECoR) said on Thursday.
This expansion includes the addition of four AC Chair Car Coaches, aimed at accommodating the growing number of passengers traveling on this prestigious semi-high-speed service.
The decision was taken after a thorough review of passenger patronization and travel demand, highlighting the Puri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express as one of the most sought-after routes for both daily commuters and tourists.
The enhanced capacity is expected to improve travel convenience, reduce waitlists and further popularize this premium train service.
