Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express

For its sharing train and India's 41st semi-high speed train, see Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai 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]

Mumbai CSMT – Solapur Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Maharashtra
First service	10 February 2023 (Inaugural run) 11 February 2023; 2 years ago (2023-02-11) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways (CR)
Route
Termini	Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) Solapur (SUR)
Stops	05
Distance travelled	452 km (281 mi)
Average journey time	06 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	22225 / 22226
Line(s) used	Mumbai Dadar–Solapur section
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System Electric outlets Reading light Seat Pockets Bottle Holder Tray Table
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach, Additional Parking brakes and Traction Motor System
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 2.0 (Last service: August 26, 2025) Vande Bharat 3.0 (First service: August 28, 2025)
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	69 km/h (43 mph) to 70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Rake sharing	20705 / 20706 Nanded - CSMT Vande Bharat Express
Route map Legend 22226 ↓ Solapur Kurduwadi Jn Pune Junction Kalyan Junction Thane Dadar Ctrl 22225 ↑ Mumbai CSMT

Overview

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

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

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

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

• Hazur Sahib Nanded–Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Solapur railway station
• Mumbai CSMT Terminus

Notes

1. Except Wednesdays for 22225 and Thursdays for 22226