PM Modi to Flag Off Two New Train Services in Gujarat on October 30

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off two new train services in Gujarat through video conferencing on October 30, 2026. The services include the Sabarmati–Varanasi Express and the Mehsana–Bechraji–Sabarmati MEMU, aimed at improving interstate connectivity and facilitating regional travel, particularly for pilgrims visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and the Bahuchar Mata Temple in Bechraji.

Divisional Railway Manager of Ahmedabad Division Ved Prakash described the launch as a significant step towards strengthening rail connectivity in Gujarat and beyond.

“The introduction of the Sabarmati–Varanasi Express and the Mehsana–Bechraji–Sabarmati MEMU is an important step towards strengthening regional and interstate rail connectivity,” he said.

He added that the express service would improve rail links between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, providing a convenient travel option for pilgrims visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The MEMU service, meanwhile, would benefit daily commuters, students, employees, traders and devotees travelling to the Bahuchar Mata Temple.

The two services are also expected to support religious tourism, local trade, industrial activity and regional economic development, he said.

Sabarmati–Varanasi Express to Connect Three States

The new train service, numbered 12205/12206, will connect major cities across Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, providing a direct rail link between Ahmedabad and Varanasi. The train will operate daily.

The service is expected to benefit pilgrims, tourists, traders, students and other passengers travelling between the three states. It will be particularly useful for devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham and other religious sites in Varanasi, while also facilitating business, tourism and social exchanges.

Train No. 12205, the Sabarmati–Varanasi Express, will depart from Sabarmati at 5.20 am and arrive in Varanasi at 6.30 am the following day.

In the return direction, Train No. 12206, the Varanasi–Sabarmati Express, will depart from Varanasi at 5.30 pm and reach Sabarmati at 8.15 pm the following day.

The train will halt at Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Bandikui, Mandawar Mahwa Road, Kherli, Nadbai, Bharatpur, Idgah Agra Junction, Tundla Junction, Govindpuri, Subedarganj and Mirzapur in both directions.

Mehsana–Bechraji–Sabarmati MEMU to Improve Regional Connectivity

The new MEMU service will provide improved rail connectivity for passengers in Mehsana, Patan and surrounding areas, linking key stations along the route, including Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Kalol, Kadi, Bhoyani, Katosan Road, Bechraji, Chanasma, Ranuj and Mehsana.

The service is expected to be particularly beneficial for daily commuters, students, working professionals, traders and industrial employees. It will also provide a convenient travel option for devotees visiting the Shri Bahuchar Mata Temple in Bechraji.

With services scheduled during the morning and evening, the new trains are intended to facilitate daily travel and improve access to educational institutions, workplaces, commercial centres and industrial areas.

MEMU Train Timings

The morning service from Sabarmati will depart at 6.40 am and reach Bechraji at 8.05 am. It will leave Bechraji at 8.07 am and arrive at Mehsana at 9.45 am.

For the return journey, the train will depart from Mehsana at 4.40 pm, reach Bechraji at 5.49 pm and leave at 5.51 pm before arriving at Sabarmati at 8.30 pm.

The second service will depart from Sabarmati at 5.05 pm and reach Bechraji at 6.48 pm. It will leave Bechraji at 6.50 pm and arrive at Mehsana at 8.25 pm.

In the opposite direction, the train will depart from Mehsana at 7.05 am, reach Bechraji at 7.50 am and leave at 7.52 am before arriving at Sabarmati at 10.20 am.

Both services will halt at Chandkheda, Kalol, Kadi, Bhoyani, Katosan Road, Bechraji, Chanasma and Ranuj along the route.

Boost for Bahuchar Mata Temple Devotees

Located in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, the Shri Bahuchar Mata Temple is an important religious destination that attracts large numbers of devotees. The new MEMU service will offer pilgrims a more convenient rail travel option to and from Bechraji.

The service is also expected to address the growing transportation needs of the Bechraji region, where industrial activity and local commuting generate demand for reliable public transport. Residents of nearby villages are also expected to benefit from improved access to the rail network. DeshGujarat