Currently, the special train runs on Jaipur-Udaipur-Jaipur, Ajmer-Delhi-Ajmer via Jaipur, Bhagat Ki Kothi-Sabarmati, and Udaipur-Agra Cantt routes.
New Delhi: In a major development that promises to boost the tourism industry of Rajasthan, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce two new Vande Bharat express trains for North Western Railways (NWR) — one from Bikaner to Delhi via Churu-Ratangarh-Loharu and the second from Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer. It is important to note that the Indian Railways is expanding the Vande Bharat Express network to various cities across the country. From Assam to Jammu and Kashmir, this premium train is now serving more regions, enhancing connectivity and travel convenience.
“The proposed Vande Bharat service between Bikaner and Delhi will cut travel time to just 6 hours and 20 minutes and save around 90 minutes. The railway board has already released a provisional schedule for the train,” said a senior NWR officer Sunday.
Similarly, North Western Railways is also mulling to start a Vande Bharat between Jaipur and Jodhpur in the next few months. “Authorities are considering whether it should be Jodhpur-New Delhi via Jaipur or from Jaipur to Jodhpur. It is in the final planning stage,” said the official.
Here are some of the key details:
- The first train will give Bikaner direct connectivity to Delhi.
- As per the proposed schedule, it will leave Bikaner at 5.55am and reach Delhi by 12.15pm
- On the return, will depart from Delhi at 4.30pm and arrive in Bikaner at 10.50pm.
“The concept of Vande Bharat is to provide rail connectivity that allows a passenger to travel to a destination and return on the same day. So, the timetable will be planned in a similar way,” said an NWR official of the Bikaner division to the Times of India.
When contacted, Captain Shashi Kiran, chief PRO, NWR, said, “We are constantly striving to give passengers better connectivity to various places. Hopefully, two new Vande Bharat trains will be added after the approval of the railway ministry.”
Currently, the special train runs on Jaipur-Udaipur-Jaipur, Ajmer-Delhi-Ajmer via Jaipur, Bhagat Ki Kothi-Sabarmati, and Udaipur-Agra Cantt routes.
