Ghorpadi depot to become dedicated Vande Bharat maintenance hub

The Central Railway has cleared a major upgrade for the Ghorpadi coaching and maintenance depot, paving the way for its transformation into a dedicated hub for Vande Bharat train servicing. With the number of Vande Bharat routes in Maharashtra steadily climbing, and more expected soon, Pune is poised to emerge as a key maintenance centre for these flagship trains.

Railway officials confirmed that ₹90 lakh has been allocated for the depot’s conversion. Currently used for routine coaching and maintenance, the Ghorpadi facility will be overhauled to handle the high-speed, technologically advanced Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express trains.