New Vande Bharat Express to Start Next Week, 4h 15m Journey, Timings & Stoppages

Vande Bharat Express: The Ministry of Railways is set to launch the Udaipur-Asarwa (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express next week. This new semi-high-speed train will be managed and operated by the North Western Railway (NWR) zone. It’s expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate the economy in the state.
Udaipur-Asarva (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express Train Number
As per reports, NWR Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan announced that the regular service for Train No. 26963/26964, which runs from Udaipur City to Ahmedabad (Asarwa) and back, will commence on February 18, 2026.
He also mentioned that this new train is being introduced following the cancellation of two Vande Bharat Express services: Train No. 20979/80 Udaipur City-Jaipur-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express (set to be discontinued on February 15) and Train No. 20981/82 Udaipur City-Agra Cantt-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express (to be discontinued on February 16).
Udaipur-Asarva Vande Bharat Express Travel Time
The Udaipur-Asarwa Vande Bharat Express will travel the 296 km distance in just 04:15 hours, making it the fastest train on this route. The Udaipur City-Ahmedabad (Asarwa)-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week, with Tuesdays being the only day it doesn’t run.
Udaipur-Asarwa Vande Bharat Express Stoppages
Train No. 26963/26964 will make stops at three stations (Jawar, Dungarpur, and Himmat Nagar) on its route between Udaipur and Asarwa. The train will feature 7 AC Chair Car coaches and 1 Executive AC Chair Car coach.
Train Timetable
Udaipur City – Ahmedabad (Asarva) Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26964) will depart Udaipur City at 06.10 hrs and arrive Asarva at 10.25 hrs. Similarly, Ahmedabad (Asarva) – Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26964) will depart Asarva at 17.45 hrs and arrive Udaipur City at 22.00 hrs.
This state-of-the-art train is equipped with modern amenities such as reclining, comfortable seats, sliding doors, mobile charging points, bio-toilets, automatic entry and exit gates, and CCTV cameras. This train will offer passengers a fast, safe, and super-comfortable travel experience.