Varanasi-Sabarmati Superfast Express: New Daily Service Begins
Indian Railways launches the new Varanasi-Sabarmati Superfast Express to improve connectivity during the festive season.
Indian Railways has officially inaugurated a new daily Superfast Express service connecting Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Sabarmati in Gujarat. This new route is set to significantly improve rail connectivity, particularly for passengers traveling through the state of Rajasthan.
The maiden journey of the inaugural special train, identified as 09405 Sabarmati-Varanasi Superfast, commenced on October 30, 2026. The train departed Sabarmati at 10:30 AM and is expected to arrive in Varanasi at 11:40 AM the following day. Following this successful launch, the Railway Board has approved the regular daily operation of this service under train numbers 12206 and 12205. The specific timetable for these regular daily operations will be announced by the railway administration in due course.
Modern LHB Coaches for Enhanced Comfort
Amit Sudarshan, the Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, confirmed that the new service is equipped with 22 modern LHB coaches to ensure a high-quality travel experience. The coach composition includes:
- 1 AC First Class coach
- 2 AC Two Tier coaches
- 6 AC Three Tier coaches
- 6 Sleeper Class coaches
- 5 General Class coaches
- 2 SLR coaches
Route and Key Station Stops
The 12206/12205 service will pass through several important junctions and cities. The route includes stops at the following key locations:
- Govindpuri
- Tundla
- Bharatpur
- Jaipur
- Ajmer
- Abu Road
To provide better access within Rajasthan, the train is scheduled to serve several important stations, including:
- Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction, Beawar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Bandikui, Mandawar Mahwa Road, Kherli, Nadbai, and Bharatpur.
Festive Season Expansion and Vande Bharat Updates
This new daily connection is part of a broader initiative by Indian Railways to expand services during the busy festive season, catering to the high travel demand expected during Diwali and Chhath.
In addition to this launch, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are expected to participate in the flagging off of several other trains on October 31, 2026. This includes the much-anticipated Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper service, further boosting rail capacity during the peak festival period.