Kota: On Monday (September 2), a new Vande Bharat Express train service was launched, connecting Udaipur to Agra via Kota. This will make travel easier for many passengers between these stations.
Inauguration:
Rajasthan’s Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar and MLA Sandeep Sharma flagged off the train from Kota. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had been working to include Kota in the Vande Bharat Express route. The train will operate three days a week.
Train Schedule:
The Vande Bharat Express will run:
- From Agra to Udaipur via Kota on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- From Udaipur to Jaipur via Kota on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Agra to Udaipur Schedule:
- Departure from Udaipur: The train will leave Udaipur at 5:45 AM. It will stop at Rana Pratap Nagar, Mavli, Chanderia, Bundi, and Kota before reaching Agra Cantt at 2:30 PM.
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Udaipur to Agra Schedule:
- Departure from Agra: The train will leave Agra Cantt at 3:00 PM. It will stop at Ganganpur City, Savai Madhopur, Kota, Chanderia, Mavli, and Rana Pratap Nagar before arriving in Udaipur at 11:45 PM.
Fares:
- Udaipur to Agra:
- Chair Car: ₹1275
- Executive Class: ₹2545
- Kota to Udaipur:
- Chair Car: ₹745
- Executive Chair Car: ₹1465
- Kota to Agra:
- Chair Car: ₹830
- Executive Class: ₹1635
Passengers will also enjoy catering services on this route.