{
  "id": 11142272,
  "title": "Indian Railways to introduce Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train on October 2 – Check route, stops timings, fare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/indian-railways-to-introduce-surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-train-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:59:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-launch-route-stops-timings-fare-10901737/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Railways is set to launch a new Vande Bharat Express train between Surat and Udaipur on October 2. This semi-high-speed train will enhance rail connectivity between the two cities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The train, operated by the Western Railway zone, was approved by the Railway Board on August 31.\n\nThe Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26963, covering a distance of approximately 690 km in 7 hours and 30 minutes. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The train will pass through Asarva Junction.\n\nDuring its journey, the train will make stops at nine railway stations - Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Maninagar, Asarva, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur, and Zawar. These stops are present in both directions.\n\nThe Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express will run six days a week, including Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It will comprise Executive Chair Car and AC Chair Car coaches. Passengers are advised to carry an original ID proof for all reserved tickets.\n\nTicket booking for this train has already commenced. Online bookings can be made through RailOne, IRCTC, or authorized railway booking portals. Offline bookings can be made at Passenger Reservation System counters at railway stations. The ticket fare from Surat to Udaipur is set at Rs 1,515 for AC Chair Car (CC) and Rs 2,720 for Executive Chair Car (EC).\n\nThe first train, numbered 26903, will depart from Surat at 6:10 AM and reach Udaipur at 1:40 PM on the same day. Conversely, the second train, numbered 26904, will leave Udaipur at 3:35 PM and arrive in Surat at 11:00 PM on the same day. This new train service will commence from October 4, 2026, for the Surat-to-Udaipur route, and from October 3, 2026, for the reverse route.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Indian Railways to introduce Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train on October 2 – Check route, stops timings, fare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/indian-railways-to-introduce-surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-train-on-11144841",
        "published": "2026-10-01T07:59:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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