Sabarmati-Jodhpur Superfast Express: Route extended to Jaisalmer, check full schedule
Indian Railways has extended the Sabarmati-Jodhpur Superfast Express to Jaisalmer, providing a direct rail link between Gujarat and Western Rajasthan. This move aims to improve connectivity for passengers in Phalodi and border areas, making travel faster and easier. The decision was approved by Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and announced by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
What is the schedule for the new Jaisalmer-Sabarmati service?
The regular service for train number 20486/20485 will start from May 23, 2026. The train will operate daily in both directions. The timings for the regular service are as follows:
| Train Number | Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20486 | Sabarmati to Jaisalmer | 07:00 AM | 08:30 PM (20:30) |
| 20485 | Jaisalmer to Sabarmati | 06:30 AM | 10:00 PM (22:00) |
Important details about the inaugural special train
Before the regular service starts, an inaugural special train (number 04873) will run on May 22, 2026. This train will leave Jaisalmer at 12:30 PM and reach Sabarmati at 03:30 AM. According to CPRO Amit Sudarshan, the train will have 22 coaches, including AC, Third AC, Sleeper, and General classes.
How will this extension benefit the local region?
This expansion is expected to boost tourism, trade, and agriculture in the Jaisalmer and Phalodi regions. Local tourism experts believe more tourists will visit Jaisalmer due to this direct connectivity. Additionally, DRM Anurag Tripathi has inspected development works at Phalodi station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to improve passenger facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
साबरमती-जैसलमेर सुपरफास्ट एक्सप्रेस कब से नियमित चलेगी?
यह ट्रेन 23 मई 2026 से नियमित रूप से दोनों दिशाओं में संचालित होगी।
उद्घाटन स्पेशल ट्रेन की क्या समय सारणी है?
गाड़ी संख्या 04873 उद्घाटन स्पेशल ट्रेन 22 मई 2026 को जैसलमेर से दोपहर 12:30 बजे रवाना होगी।