Postive Vibes: Watch UK Woman’s Video Review of Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Journey Goes Viral
Postive Vibes: Watch UK Woman’s Video Review of Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Journey Goes Viral
Describes first-class ride as one of India’s best rail experiences, sparking praise online
A UK-based travel blogger has captured the attention of social media users with her glowing review of the Vande Bharat Express train from Mumbai to Goa. Charlie, who runs the Instagram handle burnessietravels, shared a video detailing her first-class journey, calling it “one of India’s best rail options.”
The video, which has now garnered over 714,000 views, showcases the comfort, space, and service provided on the semi-high-speed, fully air-conditioned train. Charlie, who paid £31.57 for the 8-hour journey to Madgaon, noted that while the ticket was “expensive by Indian standards,” the experience was vastly different from any other train she had taken in the country.
“Breakfast, coffee, newspapers, and even a rose were included,” she shared, highlighting the spacious seating that allows passengers to rotate their seats to face either the window or each other in a group setting. She especially recommended the route during the monsoon season for its lush scenery, though she warned the trip may take two to three hours longer due to weather conditions.
Originally hoping to travel via the Vistadome train, Charlie couldn’t secure a ticket and opted for the Vande Bharat instead, a decision she described as “a great consolation prize.”
Her honest and enthusiastic review sparked positive reactions online, with many users thanking her for portraying India’s rail system in a balanced and respectful way.
One user commented, “Thank you for not trying to fit India into a stereotype,”
While another noted, “Being able to turn the seats towards the window is a total vibe.”
The Vande Bharat Express continues to gain popularity as a symbol of modern Indian rail travel, offering speed, comfort, and efficiency on key routes across the country.
