More coaches for Hyderabad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat
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Since the introduction of the regular services, the train operated with more than 100% patronage consistently. Sandeep Mathur, general manager, South Central Railway, said that with the doubling of coaches, more rail passengers will now be able to avail themselves of Vande Bharat train services between the IT cities, i.e., Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
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