Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Route Revised
The Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express train route has been changed.
Instead of going through Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh, it will now go via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh.
This change is expected to make the journey faster, taking about 6 hours and 50 minutes.
The train will run every day except Thursday.
The new route starts on August 17, 2026.
Some people think this change will make the trip better, while others are not sure if it will help much.
The Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express route has been revised to go via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh instead of Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh.
The new route will be effective from August 17, 2026.
The train will take 6 hours and 50 minutes to cover the entire route.
The train operates on all days except Thursday.
The change aims to improve efficiency and reduce travel time.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Western Railway (WR) zone
- What
- Revised route and schedule for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express
- When
- Effective from August 17, 2026
- Where
- Sabarmati to Veraval via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh
- Why
- To improve efficiency and reduce travel time
Route Change Supporters
Route Change Critics
Efficiency and Time Savings
Route Change Supporters
The new route via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh is expected to reduce travel time and improve efficiency.
Route Change Critics
Critics argue that the new route may not significantly reduce travel time and could disrupt existing schedules.
- Train Number
- 26901/26902
- Operating Days
- All days except Thursday
- Travel Time
- 6 hours 50 minutes
- Operating Zone
- Western Railway (WR)
- Route Change Effective Date
- August 17, 2026