Udaipur, March 18, 2025 - Indian Railways is planning to introduce two new Vande Bharat Express trains for North Western Railways (NWR). One train will run between Bikaner and Delhi, while the second will operate between Jaipur and Jodhpur.

Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer (PRO), NWR, said, "We are working to provide better connectivity for passengers. Hopefully, after the railway ministry's approval, these two new trains will be added soon."

Bikaner to Get Direct Vande Bharat Connectivity to Delhi

The first proposed train will directly connect Bikaner to Delhi via Churu, Ratangarh, and Loharu. According to the provisional schedule, the train will:

• Depart from Bikaner at 5:55 AM and reach Delhi by 12:15 PM.

• Depart from Delhi at 4:30 PM and arrive in Bikaner at 10:50 PM.

This service will reduce travel time to 6 hours and 20 minutes, saving around 90 minutes.

Jaipur to Jodhpur Vande Bharat in Planning Stage

NWR is also planning another Vande Bharat Express between Jaipur and Jodhpur via Ajmer. Authorities are considering two route options:

1. Jaipur to Jodhpur

2. Jodhpur to Delhi via Jaipur

The plan is in its final stage, and the railway board will finalize the route soon.

Current Vande Bharat Routes in NWR

1. Jaipur-Udaipur-Jaipur
2. Ajmer-Delhi-Ajmer via Jaipur
3. Bhagat Ki Kothi-Sabarmati
4. Udaipur-Agra Cantt

The new trains will further improve connectivity in Rajasthan and Delhi. 

Source: Media Reports