According to a data study conducted by the Indian Railways, around 56% of passengers in Vande Bharat trains are youngsters and working class, making it the highest among all age groups travelling on these trains.

The Indian Railways has inked a supply contract with the Indo-Russian joint venture Kinet Railway Solutions for manufacturing Vande Bharat trains. The development gains significance as concerns have been raised about the viability of the JV in light of fresh US sanctions against senior officials associated with the Russian partners in this joint venture with India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).