Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express Starts Regular Service
The wait for seamless connectivity between Gujarat and Rajasthan is over. Following a successful inaugural run flagged off by C.R. Patil in Surat, the Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express has officially commenced its regular commercial operations today, October 3, 2026.
This new high-speed service is designed to transform travel between these two culturally rich states, offering a premium, fully reserved air-conditioned experience for commuters.
Train Schedule and Route Details
The service operates under train numbers 26903 and 26904. To maintain the high standards of the rolling stock, the train will run six days a week, with a scheduled weekly maintenance holiday every Tuesday.
Train Number 26903: Surat to Udaipur City
- Departure from Surat: 6:10 AM
- Arrival at Udaipur City: 1:40 PM
Train Number 26904: Udaipur City to Surat
- Departure from Udaipur City: 3:30 PM
The Vande Bharat Express will provide essential connectivity through several intermediate stops in both directions, including:
- Bharuch
- Vadodara
- Anand
- Maninagar
- Asarwa
- Himmatnagar
- Shamlaji Road
- Dungarpur
- Jawar
Boosting Trade, Tourism, and Industry
This initiative, a collaborative effort by Western