The Vande Bharat train, launched last September, is undergoing significant route changes due to low passenger numbers. Starting September 1, the train will operate on a new schedule to increase its usage.

Operate Three Days a Week

Previously running six days a week between Udaipur and Jaipur, the train will now operate three days a week on this route and the remaining three days between Udaipur and Agra Fort. The new schedule means it will run between Udaipur and Jaipur on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, it will travel from Udaipur to Agra Fort, covering a distance of about 800 kilometers.

Timing Schedule

The train will depart Udaipur at 5:45 AM and reach Agra at 2:30 PM. After a brief stop, it will leave Agra at 3:00 PM and arrive back in Udaipur at 11:45 PM. The fare details are expected to be released soon.

The decision for these changes follows reports from Dainik Bhaskar, which highlighted that the train's average passenger load was only 47%. Despite being in operation during peak tourist seasons, the train saw no significant increase in passengers.

Comparison With Other Trains

For comparison, other trains like the Khajuraho and Ananya trains, which also connect Udaipur and Agra, have different schedules and fare structures. The Khajuraho train departs Udaipur at 10:10 PM and arrives in Agra Cantt the next morning. The Ananya train runs weekly, departing Udaipur every Monday at 12:45 AM and reaching Tundla Junction the next day. Fares for these trains range from Rs 1010/- to Rs 2410/- depending on the class.

Source: Dainik Bhaskar