**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Ministry of Railways' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 681, addressed on July 23, 2025, regarding a proposed halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Mancherial Railway Station. Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam inquired about the potential introduction of Vande Bharat services with a stop at Mancherial, citing passenger demand from professionals, students, and the industrial workforce. The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, responded that as of July 15, 2025, 144 Vande Bharat train services are operational, including the 20101/20102 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Currently, Mancherial is served by 61 train services, including 11 pairs connecting it to Secunderabad and 17 pairs connecting it to Nagpur. The Minister stated that the introduction of new trains, including Vande Bharat services, and the provision of train stoppages are ongoing processes, subject to operational feasibility and traffic justification. A definitive commitment to a Vande Bharat stop at Mancherial was not made.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Bharat Express: A type of semi-high-speed train service in India.
Mancherial Railway Station: A railway station in Mancherial, Telangana, India.
SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM: Member of Parliament who raised the question.
Minister of Railways: The government official in charge of the Ministry of Railways.
SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology answering the question.
Indian Railways: The state-owned railway company of India.
Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express: A specific Vande Bharat Express train service operating between Nagpur, Maharashtra and Secunderabad, Telangana.
Secunderabad, Telangana: A city in the state of Telangana, India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 681
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2025
HALT OF VANDE BHARAT TRAIN AT MANCHERIAL RAILWAY STATION
681. SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce Vande Bharat
Express services with a halt at Mancherial Railway station,
considering passenger demand from professionals, students and
the industrial workforce;
(b) if so, details thereof; and
(c) if not, then reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (c) As on 15th July, 2025, 144 Vande Bharat train services,
including 20101/20102 Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat
Express are operational on the Indian Railways network.
Presently, Manchiryal is being served by 61 train services which
includes 11 pairs connecting Manchiryal to Secunderabad and 17
pairs of train services connecting to Nagpur.
Besides, introduction of new trains including Vande Bharat
services and provision of stoppage of trains are ongoing processes
on Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic
justification, etc.
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