Infrastructure
Rajasthan To Get Three New Train Services Including Two Vande Bharat Express Trains On Jodhpur-Delhi, Bikaner-Delhi Routes
Vande Bharat train
Rajasthan is set to get major train connectivity boost with launch of three new train services, including two new Vande Bharat express.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three trains, Vande Bharat Express Train between Bikaner and Delhi Cantt, Vande Bharat Express Train between Jodhpur and Delhi Cantt, and Udaipur City–Chandigarh Express.
These trains will significantly improve connectivity between Rajasthan and other northern states.
Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat
he saffron-blue Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express will commence regular service from 27 September, operating six days a week (except Wednesdays).
Train No. 26481 – Jodhpur to Delhi Cantt
Departure: 05.25 am from Jodhpur
Stop: Jaipur (arrival 09.25 am, departure 09.30 am)
Arrival: 01.30 pm at Delhi Cantt
Train No. 26482 – Delhi Cantt to Jodhpur
Departure: 03.10 pm from Delhi Cantt
Stop: Jaipur (arrival 07.00 pm, departure 07.05 pm)
Arrival: 11.20 pm at Jodhpur
Train Composition & Facilities
Coaches: 8 (7 Chair Cars + 1 Executive Class)
Capacity: 608 seats (52 in Executive Class, 44–78 in each Chair Car)
Crew: 2 Ticket Examiners, 2 staff members, 1 guard
Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, charging ports, bio-toilets, pantry car, and modern seating
Bikaner–Delhi Vande Bharat
A new Vande Bharat service will also be introduced between Bikaner and Delhi.
Current Travel Time: Existing five trains take 7 to 11.5 hours
Vande Bharat Advantage: Travel time will be reduced to about 6 hours 15 minutes
Udaipur–Chandigarh Superfast Express (Train Nos. 20989/20990)
The new Udaipur City–Chandigarh Superfast Express will start regular service from 27 September, operating twice a week.
Departure: 04.05 pm from Udaipur City
Stop: Jaipur (arrival 11.00 pm, departure 11.10 pm)
Arrival: 09.50 am next day at Chandigarh
Train No. 20990 – Chandigarh to Udaipur City
Runs on: Fridays and Sundays (starting 28 September)
Departure: 11.20 am from Chandigarh
Stop: Jaipur (arrival 09.15 pm, departure 09.25 pm)
Arrival: 05.25 am next day at Udaipur City
Route Stops: Rana Pratap Nagar, Mavli, Kapasan, Chanderia, Bhilwara, Bijaynagar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Phulera, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Dausa, Bandikui, Rajgarh, Alwar, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Jind, Narwana, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Ambala Cantt.
Coach Composition: 22 coaches in total
2 Second AC
6 Third AC
2 Third AC Economy
6 Sleeper
4 General Class
1 Power Car
1 Guard coach
