Indian Railways has taken steps to introduce new train services and expand connectivity between important destinations across the country. Railway Board documents dated October 21 and October 23, 2026, contain details about the proposed introduction of the Varanasi–Sabarmati Express and the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express. Meanwhile, a separate list circulating online highlights five train services, including two Vande Bharat Sleeper services. Passengers should check the official railway announcements for confirmed launch dates and operational details.

1. Varanasi–Sabarmati Express to Run Daily

According to the Railway Board communication dated October 21, 2026, train numbers 12206 and 12205 Varanasi–Sabarmati Express are proposed to operate daily. The service will connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Sabarmati in Gujarat, providing rail connectivity between major religious, commercial and residential centres.

As per the document, train number 12206 will depart Varanasi at 5:30 PM and arrive at Sabarmati at 8:15 PM the following day. In the return direction, train number 12205 will depart Sabarmati at 5:20 AM and reach Varanasi at 6:30 AM the following day.

The proposed commercial stoppages include Mirzapur, Subedarganj, Govindpuri, Tundla Junction, Idgah Agra Junction, Bharatpur, Nadbai, Kherli, Mandawar Mahwa Road, Bandikui, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Beawar, Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur and Mehsana.

The Railway Board document also specifies three LHB rakes for the service, with primary maintenance at Varanasi. The introduction may take effect from an early convenient date, subject to the railway’s operational arrangements.

2. Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express

The Railway Board communication dated October 23, 2026, approves the introduction of the 19427/19428 Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express. The service is intended to connect Bhuj in Gujarat with Barauni in Bihar, providing additional rail connectivity across several states.

According to the document, train number 19427 will depart Bhuj at 5:30 PM and reach Barauni at 4:05 AM after its overnight journey. In the opposite direction, train number 19428 will depart Barauni at 11:55 PM and arrive at Bhuj at 1:15 PM.

The service is listed as a tri-weekly train. The proposed operating days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Barauni, while the Bhuj service is scheduled for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

The listed stoppages include Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand, Godhra, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Bareilly, Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Mailani, Gola Gokarannath, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Mohanlalganj, Daliganj, Badshahnagar, Burhwal, Gonda, Balrampur, Barhni, Siddharth Nagar, Anand Nagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Duraundha, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.

3. Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper

The promotional graphic circulating alongside the Railway Board documents lists a Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper service under train numbers 27421/27422, with a stated duration of six days. However, the two Railway Board documents shown do not independently confirm this service or its operating schedule.

4. Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper

The same graphic also lists a Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper service under train numbers 27651/27652, again showing a six-day operating pattern. The accompanying official documents do not establish the launch status or timetable of this service.

5. Kanpur Central–Anand Vihar Mail

The promotional image lists train numbers 14153/14154 for a Kanpur Central–Anand Vihar Mail service, described as a daily train. However, this service is not confirmed by the two Railway Board communications supplied here. Travellers should check the official train database for the correct train number, route and schedule.

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What Should Passengers Know?

The Railway Board documents provide specific information about the proposed daily Varanasi–Sabarmati Express and the approved introduction of the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express. The separate promotional graphic lists five services, but not every service shown is independently verified by the official documents provided.