Two New Trains From Sabarmati To Varanasi, Becharaji To Start On October 30
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Rail connectivity from Ahmedabad is set to improve from October 30, with two new train services connecting Sabarmati with Varanasi and Becharaji. The Sabarmati–Varanasi Express will facilitate travel for pilgrims visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Uttar Pradesh, while the Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU service is expected to benefit devotees visiting the Bahuchar Mata temple, daily commuters, students, employees and traders in North Gujarat.
The two services will be inaugurated at events scheduled at Sabarmati and Becharaji stations.
Sabarmati–Varanasi Express To Run Daily
Train numbers 12205/12206, the Sabarmati–Varanasi Express, will operate daily. The train will depart from Sabarmati at 5.20 am and reach Varanasi at 6.30 am the following day.
On the return journey, it will leave Varanasi at 5.30 pm and arrive at Sabarmati at 8.15 pm the next day.
The train will stop at Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction, Beawar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Agra, Govindpuri, Subedarganj near Prayagraj and Mirzapur, among other stations.
The service is expected to improve connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, benefiting pilgrims travelling to Kashi Vishwanath Dham as well as traders, students and other passengers.
MEMU Service To Improve Connectivity With Becharaji
The new Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU service will connect Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Kalol, Kadi, Bhoyani, Katosan Road, Becharaji, Chanasma, Ranuj and Mehsana.
The service is expected to make journeys to the Bahuchar Mata temple in Becharaji more convenient. It will also provide a commuting option for employees working in industrial units in the Becharaji area and residents of surrounding villages.
Mehsana–Becharaji–Sabarmati MEMU Train Timings
The morning service from Sabarmati will depart at 6.40 am, reach Becharaji at 8.05 am and arrive at Mehsana at 9.45 am.
On the return journey, the train will leave Mehsana at 4.40 pm, reach Becharaji at 5.49 pm and arrive at Sabarmati at 8.30 pm.
The second service from Sabarmati will depart at 5.05 pm, reaching Becharaji at 6.48 pm and Mehsana at 8.25 pm.
In the opposite direction, the train will depart from Mehsana at 7.05 am, reach Becharaji at 7.50 am and arrive at Sabarmati at 10.20 am.
Rail Services Expected To Boost Tourism And Trade
According to Ahmedabad Division DRM Ved Prakash, the two services are expected to support religious tourism, local trade and industrial activity.
The new connections are also expected to provide additional travel options for passengers across North Gujarat and those travelling between Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
