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  "id": 11343630,
  "title": "Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train inaugural run: Check route, stops and timings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-train-inaugural-run-check-route-stops-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-route-stops-timings-10903301/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train inaugural run: Check route, stops and timings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/surat-udaipur-vande-bharat-train-inaugural-run-check-route-stops-and-11347956",
        "published": "2026-10-02T03:02:39.000Z"
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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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