The people of Rajasthan are in for a festive treat with the launch of three new Vande Bharat Express trains.
Indian Railways will soon connect Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Bikaner with these semi-high-speed trains.
Jodhpur and Bikaner trains will connect to Delhi
Udaipur train will connect to Chandigarh
These new services are expected to reduce travel time by over an hour on both routes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the trains on September 25, 2025.
With these additions, Rajasthan will have a total of six Vande Bharat Express trains. Currently, the following Vande Bharat trains are operational in the state:
Ajmer-Chandigarh
Jodhpur-Sabarmati
Udaipur-Jaipur
Udaipur-Agra Cantt
Key Details of the New Trains
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express
Departure from Jodhpur: 5:30 AM (daily except Tuesdays)
Arrival at Delhi Cantt: 1:30 PM
Return from Delhi Cantt: 3:10 PM
Arrival back in Jodhpur: 11:15 PM
Key stops: Degana, Makrana, Phulera, Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurugram
Total travel time: 8 hours and 5 minutes
Special feature: Saffron-colored train
Bikaner-Delhi Vande Bharat Express
Departure from Bikaner: 5:40 AM
Arrival at Delhi Cantt: 11:55 AM
Key stops: Ratanagadh, Churu, Sadulpur, Loharu, Mahendragarh, Gurugram
Distance covered: 443 km in 6 hours
Udaipur-Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express
Frequency: Twice a week
From Udaipur: Wednesdays and Saturdays
From Chandigarh: Thursdays and Sundays
Departure from Udaipur: 4:05 PM
Arrival at Chandigarh: 9:50 AM next day
Return from Chandigarh: 11:20 AM
Arrival back in Udaipur: 5:25 AM next day
Key stops: Mavli, Kapasan, Chandariya, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Phulera, Gandhinagar
Current Vande Bharat Train Routes in Rajasthan
12461/12462: Jodhpur-Sabarmati-Jodhpur
20977/20978: Ajmer-Chandigarh-Ajmer
20981/20982: Udaipur-Agra Cantt-Udaipur
20979/20980: Udaipur-Jaipur-Udaipur
Revised Timetable for Jodhpur-Delhi Route
Train 26481: Jodhpur 5:25 AM → Delhi Cantt 1:30 PM
Stops: Medra Road, Degana, Makrana, Phulera, Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon
Train 26482: Delhi Cantt 3:10 PM → Jodhpur 11:20 PM
Stops: Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon, Phulera, Makrana, Degana, Medra Road
Passengers can now travel between Jodhpur and Delhi Cantt on the same day, making it highly convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
