Mumbai’s humble Wadi Bunder railway yard at Mazgaon could become the national template for India’s futuristic train, Vande Bharat Express, as it has been identified as the probable maintenance centre. The Indian Railways (IR) has asked all zones to assess existing facilities and land at Wadi Bunder to see how an existing yard could be easily upgraded and developed into a hub for Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18.

According to an official note, the railway board officials have already visited the proposed locations at all zones. The Wadi Bunder Coaching Complex on Central Railway and Dankuni Complex on Eastern Railway have been primarily found suitable.