In a first, Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat hits 100 kmph on Chenab and Anji Bridges

The Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train, operated by the Western Railway zone, made its inaugural run today. The train, numbered 09103, will travel from Surat to Udaipur, a distance of approximately 690 km, covering the route in 7 hours and 30 minutes. This new semi-high-speed train aims to significantly reduce travel time and enhance the passenger experience.

The train will make stops at nine railway stations: Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Maninagar, Asarva, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur, and Zawar. The journey begins at 10 am in Surat and is expected to reach Udaipur City at 5:40 pm.

The train features eight coaches, including Executive Chair Car and AC Chair Car coaches, all equipped with amenities such as KAVACH, jerk-free semi-permanent couplers, and centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors. Other notable features include emergency alarm systems, talk back units, improved fire safety measures, higher acceleration, and air conditioning units with UV-C lamp based disinfection.