It is a significant addition to rail connectivity between the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, with the new Vande Bharat Express between Udaipur and Ahmedabad starting its operations. The semi-high-speed train will take only 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete the trip, and this will mean that the travelling time will be considerably less, and comfort will be provided to the passengers.
It is assumed that tourists, business travellers and daily commuters would be the beneficiaries of the launch of this service. Having access to Ahmedabad, one of the largest commercial and economic centres in Gujarat, Udaipur, with its rich heritage and tourism potential, will have access to it much faster. The better connectivity will also most probably enhance trade and tourism relationships between the two states.
The train will stop at major stations along its way, such as Chittorgarh and Surat, hence linking the important historical and industrial centres. Chittorgarh and Surat, with their fort and cultural heritage, their textile and diamond industries, are set to experience more passenger movement with the new service.
Adequate facilities are provided in the Vande Bharat Express, which makes the riding experience comfortable for passengers. The train includes air-conditioned coaches, ergonomic seats, automatic doors, sophisticated safety measures and in-board catering services. It has acceleration and deceleration speeds that are higher, and thus it could travel longer distances within shorter periods of time as opposed to ordinary trains.
The service has two types of travelling environments: Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC). Whereas Chair Car offers comfortable seats at regular prices, the Executive Class would be offering premium seats and other services at an increased fare. The fares will be determined by the boarding and destination stations, and the passengers are also able to order the tickets using the official railway reservation sites.
According to the officials of the railway, the rollout of the Vande Bharat service on this route is in line with the government’s vision of modernizing rail infrastructure and improving passenger experience. This will simplify the process of same-day return travel by making it easier with the reduced time of the journey for business people and officials.
The Udaipur Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express is set to be a symbol of speed, comfort and enhanced connectivity so that passengers in the area find it as a new favourite when it comes to travelling. The new service is another milestone in the growing semi-high-speed rail in India, which is intended to provide efficient and world-class train travel across major tracks.
