The Pune-Ajni (Nagpur) Vande Bharat Express recorded a 145% occupancy between October 17 and 28, carrying 14,387 passengers and generating ₹2.63 crore in revenue, making it the top-performing Vande Bharat service from Pune. Its speed, comfort, and punctuality contributed to its festive popularity, outperforming other Pune routes and marking a record success for Indian Railways.