Delhi to Jodhpur in less than 8 hours! Indian Railways to introduce THESE superfast trains in Rajasthan, its not Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas, the name is…

New Delhi: In a major boost to Rajasthan’s rail connectivity, the India(BHARAT)n Railways is all set to launch two new Vande Bharat Express trains that will link Jodhpur and Bikaner directly with Delhi Cantt. According to the reports, the trains will cut the travel time between the two cities by an hour. It will also provide faster, more comfortable connections for passengers travelling between Rajasthan and the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the trains on September 15.

The services will enhance regional connectivity, improve passenger travel experience, and contribute to boosting local economies by improving access to the national capital for business and tourism.

Here are some of the key details:

• Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is likely to depart from Jodhpur at 5:30 am and arrive in Delhi Cantt by 1:30 pm.
• The return journey is set to start at 3:10 pm, reaching Jodhpur by 11:15 pm.
• This train will stop at Degana, Makrana, Jaipur, and Alwar.
• Bikaner-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is expected to leave Bikaner at 5:45 am and reach Delhi Cantt by 11:50 am, returning at 4:45 pm to arrive back in Bikaner at 11:00 pm.
• Key stops include Ratangarh, Churu, and Rewari.
• The new semi-high-speed trains will be operated and maintained by the North Western Railway (NWR) zone.

It is important to note that Rajasthan currently operates four Vande Bharat train pairs. The trains include:

1. Ajmer to Chandigarh via Delhi (Train number 20977/20978)
2. Jodhpur to Sabarmati (Train number 12461/12462)
3. Udaipur to Jaipur (Train number 20979/20980)
4. Udaipur to Agra Cantt (Train number 20981/20982)

The first Vande Bharat Express in Rajasthan was introduced on April 12, 2023, between Ajmer and Delhi Cantt, marking the world’s first semi-high-speed passenger train running on high-rise overhead electrical territory.