The 20977/20978 Ajmer - Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is India's 14th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi and Chandigarh. This express train is an extension of the former Vande Bharat Express train which ran from Ajmer Junction till Delhi Cantonment.

Overview This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Ajmer Jn, Kishangarh, Jaipur Jn, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Alwar Jn, Rewari Jn, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantonment, Ambala Cantonment Jn and Chandigarh Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 20977/20978 on 6 days a week basis.

Rakes It is the twelfth 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.

The Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is the world's first semi high-speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-to-flag-off-rajasthans-first-vande-bharat-train-on-12-april-1503170984.html

See also

Vande Bharat Express Tejas Express Gatiman Express Ajmer Junction railway station Delhi Cantonment railway station Chandigarh Junction railway station

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