- New train service will connect Bhuj in Gujarat to Delhi, starting this Friday
- Western Railway's new route passes through Rajasthan cities like Jalore and Pali
- Train departs Bhuj at 11 am, arriving in Delhi around the same time the next day
As India's railway network continues to expand with new routes and faster connectivity, Gujarat's border district of Kutch is now set to get a direct new rail link to the national capital. Western Railway is preparing to launch a new train service connecting Bhuj and Delhi, a move that has been awaited by passengers in the region for a long time. As per News On AIR, the new service will officially begin on Friday, when Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off the train. The new rail service is also likely to reduce pressure on the already running Bhuj-Bareilly and Bhuj-Delhi Sarai Rohilla trains, which often see heavy passenger demand.
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Train Route
According to Western Railway officials, the train will start from Bhuj and pass through Rajasthan cities, including Jalore and Pali, before reaching Delhi.
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Train Timings
The train is scheduled to leave Bhuj at 11 am and is expected to arrive in Delhi around the same time the next day.
Officials believe the service will make travel easier for passengers from Kutch while also improving rail access to several important cities in Rajasthan.
The launch comes at a time when the Ministry of Railways has been focusing on expanding connectivity across different states.
A few days ago, a new bi-weekly express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai was introduced to improve travel between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The inaugural run of the service was virtually flagged off by Ashwini Vaishnaw on May 17. That train will connect major regions, including Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Pune and Mumbai, and will be operated by South Western Railway. Railway officials had said the new route was introduced to provide passengers with an additional direct rail option between the two states.
