We have some good news for all you travellers! The much awaited Ahmedabad-Udaipur Vande Bharat train is set to be inaugurated on February 16. The regular service on this line will start on February 18. Offering state-of-the-art facilities and a comfortable travel experience, this train is expected to further strengthen regional connectivity. Scroll on to know more about it.
Ahmedabad-Udaipur Train To Be Inaugurated Soon
According to Business Standard, Indian Railways is all set to launch Gujarat’s sixth Vande Bharat train, connecting Asarwa (Ahmedabad) in Gujarat and Udaipur in Rajasthan. With this new train, the Railways aims to enhance regional connectivity while also improving passenger convenience and giving a significant push to tourism and economic growth in the region.
The train will come equipped with modern amenities, including comfortable reclining seats, sliding doors, mobile charging points, bio-toilets, automatic entry and exit doors, and CCTV cameras — all designed to ensure passenger convenience and deliver a world-class travel experience.
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Route & Schedule Of This New Train
The Ahmedabad-Udaipur Vande Bharat train will start operations on February 18. It will run with train number 26964 between Asarwa and Udaipur City, departing from Asarwa at 5:45 PM daily (except Tuesday) and arriving in Udaipur at 10 PM. On the return leg, train number 26963, Udaipur City-Asarwa Vande Bharat Express, will leave from Udaipur at 6:10 AM daily (except Tuesday) and arrive at Asarwa at 10:25 AM.
Business Standard reported that the new train will comprise eight coaches, including AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. Bookings will open on February 15 at all PRS counters and through the IRCTC website. In both directions, the train will halt at Himmatnagar, Dungarpur, and Jawar stations.
Two Serves Discontinued In Rajasthan
While the news of new Vande Bharat train between Gujarat and Udaipur excited many passengers, several were disheartened when the Railways issued a statement regarding discontinuation of two of two Vande Bharat express trains in Rajasthan. Trains between Jaipur–Agra and Jaipur–Udaipur sectors will be discontinued from February 15 and February 14, respectively. As per Times of India, the reason behind this discontinuation is low occupancy as the fare of these semi-high speed trains were quite high in comparison to other trains on these routes.
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