Sabarmati-Varanasi Superfast Express to Start Operating from Nov 4

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has introduced a new daily superfast express service between Sabarmati and Varanasi to strengthen rail connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express (Train No. 12205) will commence regular operations on November 4. It will leave Sabarmati at 5.20 am daily and arrive in Varanasi at 6.30 am the following day. The return service (Train No. 12206) will depart Varanasi at 5.30 pm daily, from Monday, reaching Sabarmati at 8.15 pm the next day.

The train will stop at 20 stations along the route, including Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Marwar Junction, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Tundla, Govindpuri, Subedarganj and Mirzapur.

The service will comprise AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper and general coaches. Reservations for the Sabarmati–Varanasi service will open on Monday through railway reservation counters and the IRCTC website. Passengers can access detailed schedules and station stoppages on the Indian Railways enquiry portal. DeshGujarat