Rajasthan set to get another Vande Bharat train; check route

Indian Railways Vande Bharat train: The Vande Bharat Express train offers passengers a faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience.

The Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Vande Bharat train: Indian Railways (IR) is planning to introduce another Vande Bharat Express train for Rajasthan. This new semi-high-speed train will be maintained and operated by North Western Railway (NWR) zone. It will further transform the regional connectivity in the state and boost the economy.

Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan

Rajasthan got its first Vande Bharat Express train between Ajmer and Delhi. It was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 12, 2023. Ajmer-Delhi Cantt. Vande Bharat Express is also the world’s first semi high speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.

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This train has improved connectivity of major tourist destinations in the state including Pushkar, Ajmer Sharif Dargah etc. Presently, 4 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains are operational in the state. These trains run on following routes:

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Train number 20977/20978 Ajmer-Chandigarh-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express
Train number 12461/12462 Jodhpur-Sabarmati-Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20979/20980 Udaipur-Jaipur-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express
Train number 20981/20982 Udaipur-Agra Cantt-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express

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New Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan

The railways has planned to launch a new Vande Bharat Express train on Jodhpur-Delhi route. This new train is expected to reduce the travel time by more than an hour between two distances. Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior railway official has confirmed the development. “There is a planning to launch a new Vande Bharat train between Jodhpur and Delhi,” the official said.

Vande Bharat Train Speed

The 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.

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Salient features of Vande Bharat Express trains

The national transporter has introduced Vande Bharat trains with modern coaches having following enhanced safety features and amenities:

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Fitted with KAVACH.
Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH.
Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement
Automatic Plug Doors
Reclining Ergonomic Seats and Comfortable Seating with revolving seats in executive class.
Better Ride Comfort.
Mobile charging sockets for every seat.

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Mini Pantry with provision of Hot Case, Bottle Cooler, Deep freezer & Hot Water Boiler
Direct and Diffused Lighting.
For Divyangjan passengers special lavatory in DTC.
Emergency openable Windows and fire extinguisher in each coach
CCTVs in all Coaches
Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.
Better fire safety – Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories
Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory
Coach Condition Monitoring System (CCMS) display with remote monitoring
Disaster lights – 4 numbers in each coach in case of Emergency
4 platform side cameras including rear view cameras outside the coach.

Anish Mondal

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