Sabarmati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually flag off the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express on July 8th from Gorakhpur.

According to the Western Railways, the regular operations of the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express will commence on July 9th. The train will run six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.

The semi-high-speed train, with train number 12462, will depart from Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) at 4:45 pm and arrive in Jodhpur at 10:55 pm on the same day, taking a total travel time of 6 hours and 10 minutes. Similarly, the return journey with train number 12461 will depart from Jodhpur at 5:55 am and reach Sabarmati at 12:05 pm.

During the journey, the train will make stops at Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, and Pali Marwar stations in both directions.

It is noteworthy that up until now, Train No. 14804/Sabarmati – Jaisalmer Express, which departs from Sabarmati station at 11 pm and arrives at Jodhpur at 6:40 am the next morning, taking 7 hours and 40 minutes, was the fastest train between Jodhpur and Ahmedabad. However, The new Vande Bharat Express will save 1 hour and 30 minutes in travel time as it takes only 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Additionally, this semi-high-speed train will hold the title of being the fastest train between Ahmedabad and Palanpur, with a travel time of 1 hour and 53 minutes. Previously, the New Delhi Rajdhani Express held that distinction with a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes between these two locations.

Furthermore, this train will also be the fastest train between Ahmedabad and Abu Road, taking only 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach Abu Road from Sabarmati. Previously, the New Delhi Rajdhani Express took 2 hours and 50 minutes for the same route.

Itinerary of Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express

While travelling to Jodhpur, Train no. 12462, the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express, will depart from Sabarmati BG railway station at 4:45 pm and is scheduled to arrive at its destination at 10:55 pm.

The train’s itinerary includes the following stops:

– Departure from Sabarmati BG: 4:45 pm

– Arrival at Mahesana Junction: 5:33 pm

– Departure from Mahesana Junction: 5:35 pm

– Arrival at Palanpur Junction: 6:38 pm

– Departure from Palanpur Junction: 6:40 pm

– Arrival at Abu Road: 7:13 pm

– Departure from Abu Road: 7:18 pm

– Arrival at Falna: 8:21 pm

– Departure from Falna: 8:23 pm

– Arrival at Pali Marwar: 9:40 pm

– Departure from Pali Marwar: 9:42 pm

– Arrival at Jodhpur: 10:55 pm (last stop)

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