Delhi, New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Express train service, which is a significant development. Rajasthan and Gujarat will be connected by the new Vande Bharat train. The North Western Railway (NWR) zone will be in charge of the train’s operation and maintenance. According to experts, it will improve the state’s economy and further change regional connectivity. Udaipur and Asarwa (Ahmedabad) will be connected by the new semi-high speed rail line.
In a press release, the NWR stated, “For the convenience of passengers, the Railway Board has approved the Udaipur City-Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat train.”
Here are some of the key details:
- The Udaipur City-Asarwa (Ahmedabad)-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express train will operate six days a week (except Tuesdays).
- The train number 26963 Udaipur City-Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express will depart Udaipur City at 6:10 AM
- According to the railways, the train will arrive at Asarwa at 10:25 AM.
- Train number 26964, the Asarwa (Ahmedabad)-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express, will depart Asarwa at 17:45 PM and arrive at Udaipur City at 22:00 PM.
- Udaipur-Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat train will stop at Zawar, Dungarpur, and Himmat Nagar stations.
- The Udaipur-Asarwa (Ahmedabad)Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph.
- The train offers passengers a faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience.
It is significant to note that with the launch of the Udaipur-Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat train, the national transporter has chosen to stop operating two Vande Bharat Express trains as of this week. The Udaipur City Jaipur and Udaipur City Agra Cantt routes are served by these two Vande Bharat Express trains.
In a press release, the NWR stated, “Train No. 20981/82 (Udaipur City Agra Cantt Udaipur City) Vande Bharat Express will not be operated from February 15, 2026, while Train No. 20979/80 (Udaipur City Jaipur Udaipur City) Vande Bharat Express will not run from February 14, 2026.”
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FAQ: Udaipur–Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express Approved
Q1. Which new Vande Bharat Express route has been approved?
The Ministry of Railways has approved a new Udaipur City–Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express, connecting Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Q2. Which railway zone will operate the train?
The train will be operated and maintained by the North Western Railway (NWR) zone.
Q3. How frequently will the Udaipur–Asarwa Vande Bharat run?
The train will operate six days a week, except Tuesdays.
Q4. What are the departure and arrival timings?
Train No. 26963 (Udaipur City–Asarwa)
Departs Udaipur City at 6:10 AM
Arrives at Asarwa at 10:25 AM
Train No. 26964 (Asarwa–Udaipur City)
Departs Asarwa at 5:45 PM (17:45)
Arrives at Udaipur City at 10:00 PM (22:00)
Q5. Which stations will the train stop at?
The Vande Bharat Express will halt at:
Zawar
Dungarpur
Himmat Nagar
Q6. What is the maximum speed of the train?
The Udaipur–Asarwa Vande Bharat Express can run at a maximum speed of 160 kmph.
Q7. What benefits will this new route offer passengers?
The train aims to provide a faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience, while also boosting regional connectivity and supporting economic growth between Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Q8. Are any existing Vande Bharat services being discontinued?
Yes. With the launch of the new route, two Vande Bharat Express services will be discontinued:
Train No. 20981/82 (Udaipur City–Agra Cantt–Udaipur City) will stop operating from February 15, 2026.
Train No. 20979/80 (Udaipur City–Jaipur–Udaipur City) will not run from February 14, 2026.
Q9. Why is this development significant?
The introduction of the Udaipur–Asarwa Vande Bharat Express is expected to strengthen interstate connectivity, reduce travel time, and contribute positively to trade, tourism, and regional development.
