Indian Railways has introduced two new train services from Rajasthan, making travel easier for passengers heading to Gujarat and Bihar.
The new trains are expected to improve connectivity and provide more convenient travel options for students, workers, businesspeople, and tourists.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the new services on Sunday.
One train will connect Bikaner with Ahmedabad, while the other will provide a direct link between Jaipur and Darbhanga.
Bikaner-Ahmedabad Express to Run Daily
The newly launched Lalgarh (Bikaner)-Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Express will operate every day, offering direct rail connectivity between western Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The train will run as:
Train No. 19407 from Sabarmati to Lalgarh
Train No. 19408 from Lalgarh to Sabarmati
Regular services from Sabarmati started on June 22, while services from Lalgarh begin on June 23.
According to the schedule, the train will leave Sabarmati at 5:55 PM and reach Lalgarh at 8:10 AM the next day.
On the return journey, it will depart from Lalgarh at 9:05 PM and arrive at Sabarmati at 11:30 AM the following day.
Important Stations on the Route
The train will stop at several key stations, including:
Mehsana
Patan
Bhildi
Dhanera
Raniwara
Jalore
Samdari
Luni
Jodhpur
Merta Road
Nagaur
Nokha
Bikaner
The service is expected to benefit travelers from major districts in both Rajasthan and Gujarat by providing a direct and comfortable travel option.
Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express Begins Service
Indian Railways has also launched the Khatipura (Jaipur)-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express, which will improve connectivity between Rajasthan and Bihar.
The train will run as Train Nos. 19725 and 19726.
Regular operations will begin from Jaipur on June 22 and from Darbhanga on June 23.
The train will operate six days a week.
There will be no service from Jaipur on Fridays and no service from Darbhanga on Sundays.
Route and Timings of the New Amrit Bharat Train
The train will leave Jaipur at 10:30 PM and reach Darbhanga at approximately 12:55 AM on the third day.
For the return journey, it will depart from Darbhanga at 4:30 AM and reach Jaipur at around 8:40 AM the next day.
Major stops on the route include:
Dausa
Bandikui
Bharatpur
Agra
Tundla
Etawah
Kanpur Central
Unnao
Gomti Nagar
Barabanki
Gonda
Gorakhpur
Raxaul
Sitamarhi
Janakpur Road
This service is expected to be particularly helpful for passengers traveling for education, employment, business, and family visits.
Why This Train Is Important
Currently, only a weekly train connects Ajmer and Darbhanga.
The new Amrit Bharat Express will provide a much more frequent travel option, making journeys between Rajasthan and Bihar easier and more convenient.
The train is expected to reduce travel difficulties for thousands of passengers who regularly travel between the two states.
Khatipura Station Gets a Bigger Role
The launch of the new train was accompanied by the inauguration of additional railway facilities at Khatipura station in Jaipur.
According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jaipur’s growing population and increasing passenger traffic require more railway infrastructure.
He said Khatipura has been upgraded to handle the maintenance of nearly 450 trains every month.
The minister also revealed that railway projects worth more than ₹76,000 crore are currently being implemented across Rajasthan.
In addition, modernization and redevelopment work is underway at around 1,300 railway stations across the country.
These new train services are expected to improve connectivity, reduce travel challenges, and provide better transportation options for passengers across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Bihar.
