Vande Bharat completed over 18,400 trips with 107% occupancy overallVande Bharat completed over 18,400 trips with 107% occupancy overallNewsIn Kerala, 15.7 per cent were senior citizens, the highest in the country.Priyanshu Tripathi<html>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Vande Bharat Express, India’s premium semi-high-speed express train, has achieved remarkable success in the last financial year. From April 2023 to March 2024, this iconic train completed an impressive 18,423 trips, covering a cumulative distance of 1,24,87,540 kilometers. To put this achievement in perspective, it’s equivalent to circumnavigating the Earth 310 times!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Occupancy and Demographics:</h2>
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<li>The overall occupancy rate since April 2023 stood at an impressive 105.7%.</li>
<li>Kerala, known for its vibrant rail culture, recorded the highest occupancy rate of 175.3%.</li>
<li>Male passengers dominated the ridership, accounting for 61.7% of the total travelers. Jharkhand had the highest male occupancy at 67%.</li>
<li>Female passengers constituted 38.3% of the total ridership, with Goa leading the way at 42%.</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Age Group Distribution:</h2>
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<li>Passengers aged between 26 and 45 years formed the largest group, accounting for 45.9% of the total travelers.</li>
<li>Kerala also stood out in this category, with 15.7% of senior citizens choosing to travel on the Vande Bharat Express.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Features and Facilities:</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Vande Bharat Express offers a host of modern amenities and safety features:</p>
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<li><strong>Acceleration</strong>: These trains can accelerate faster, reaching speeds of up to 160 km per hour.</li>
<li><strong>Kavach Safety</strong>: Equipped with Kavach safety facilities, ensuring passenger security.</li>
<li><strong>Passenger Comfort</strong>: Features include fully sealed gangways, automatic plug doors, ergonomic seats, mobile phone charging sockets, and a mini pantry.</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility</strong>: Special lavatories for passengers with disabilities and emergency openable windows.</li>
<li><strong>Surveillance</strong>: Each coach is equipped with CCTVs for enhanced security.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The success of the Vande Bharat Express reflects India’s commitment to modernizing its rail infrastructure and providing world-class travel experiences. As the Indian Railways continues to innovate, we can expect more such success stories in the future.</p>
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Vande Bharat completed over 18,400 trips with 107% occupancy overall
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June 7, 2024
The Vande Bharat Express, India’s premium semi-high-speed express train, has achieved remarkable success in the last financial year. From April 2023 to March 2024, this iconic train completed an impressive 18,423 trips, covering a cumulative distance of 1,24,87,540 kilometers. To put this achievement in perspective, it’s equivalent to circumnavigating the Earth 310 times!
Occupancy and Demographics:
The overall occupancy rate since April 2023 stood at an impressive 105.7%.
Kerala, known for its vibrant rail culture, recorded the highest occupancy rate of 175.3%.
Male passengers dominated the ridership, accounting for 61.7% of the total travelers. Jharkhand had the highest male occupancy at 67%.
Female passengers constituted 38.3% of the total ridership, with Goa leading the way at 42%.
Age Group Distribution:
Passengers aged between 26 and 45 years formed the largest group, accounting for 45.9% of the total travelers.
Kerala also stood out in this category, with 15.7% of senior citizens choosing to travel on the Vande Bharat Express.
Features and Facilities:
The Vande Bharat Express offers a host of modern amenities and safety features:
Acceleration: These trains can accelerate faster, reaching speeds of up to 160 km per hour.
Kavach Safety: Equipped with Kavach safety facilities, ensuring passenger security.
Passenger Comfort: Features include fully sealed gangways, automatic plug doors, ergonomic seats, mobile phone charging sockets, and a mini pantry.
Accessibility: Special lavatories for passengers with disabilities and emergency openable windows.
Surveillance: Each coach is equipped with CCTVs for enhanced security.
The success of the Vande Bharat Express reflects India’s commitment to modernizing its rail infrastructure and providing world-class travel experiences. As the Indian Railways continues to innovate, we can expect more such success stories in the future.
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