Jodhpur–Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express

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Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad)
*Vande Bharat Express*
Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad); Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Rajasthan and Gujarat
First service	7 July 2023 (Inaugural run); 9 July 2023;2 years ago (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	North Western Railways (NWR)
Route
Termini	Jodhpur (JU); Sabarmati Junction (SBIB)
Stops	5
Distance travelled	449 km (279 mi)
Average journey time	06 hrs 10 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week
Train number(s)	12461 / 12462
Line(s) used	Jodhpur–Luni line ; Munabao–Marwar line ; Jaipur–Ahmedabad line ;
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style; Rotatable seats;
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi ; Infotainment System; Electric outlets ; Reading light; Seat Pockets; Bottle Holder; Tray Table;
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock	Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 [ broken anchor ]
Track gauge	Indian gauge ; 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	73 km/h (45 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	(TBC)
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Route map
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	Rajasthan
	Gujarat

Last updated September 01, 2025

The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express is India's 24th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan with Sabarmati in Gujarat.^[1] The train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference from Gorakhpur Junction on 7 July 2023.^[2]^[3]

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Jodhpur, Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Mahesana Jn and Sabarmati Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 12461/12462 on 6 days a week basis.^[4]

Rakes

It is the twenty-second 2nd Generation and tenth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative.^[5]

Service

The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati BG Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of 451 km (280 mi) in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of 75 km/h (47 mph). The service has 5 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Jodhpur - Sabarmati BG Vande Bharat Express (12461) ^[6]
Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
Jodhpur	JU	—	06:05	—	—	1
Pali Marwar	PMY	06:55	06:57	2	73.1	1
Falna	FA	08:00	08:02	2	170.4	1
Abu Road	ABR	09:05	09:10	5	269.0	1
Palanpur Jn	PNU	10:04	10:06	2	321.5	1
Mahesana Jn	MSH	10:51	10:53	2	388.5	1
Sabarmati BG	SBIB	12:05	—	—	451.4	1

Sabarmati BG - Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express (12462) ^[7]
Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
Sabarmati BG	SBIB	—	16:45	—	—	1
Mahesana Jn	MSH	17:28	17:30	2	62.9	1
Palanpur Jn	PNU	18:38	18:40	2	129.8	1
Abu Road	ABR	19:15	19:20	5	182.3	1
Falna	FA	20:19	20:21	2	281.0	1
Pali Marwar	PMY	21:29	21:31	2	378.2	1
Jodhpur	JU	22:50	—	—	451.4	1

Notes

↑ Except Tuesdays

References

↑ "Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express: Check route, fares and timings–What we know so far". News9live. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
↑ "Rajasthan: 7 जुलाई को पीएम मोदी राजस्थान को देंगे दूसरी वंदे भारत, जोधपुर से साबरमती के बीच चलेगी ट्रेन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 July 2023.
↑ "Live: PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express". DeshGujarat. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
↑ "PM Modi To Flag Off Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express On July 7: Check Details". Zee News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
↑ "Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
↑ "(12461) Jodhpur - Sabarmati BG Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
↑ "(12462) Sabarmati BG - Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

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[1] Except Tuesdays

[2] "Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express: Check route, fares and timings–What we know so far". News9live. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.

[3] "Rajasthan: 7 जुलाई को पीएम मोदी राजस्थान को देंगे दूसरी वंदे भारत, जोधपुर से साबरमती के बीच चलेगी ट्रेन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 July 2023.

[4] "Live: PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express". DeshGujarat. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.

[5] "PM Modi To Flag Off Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express On July 7: Check Details". Zee News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.

[6] "Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.

[railradar-12461-7] "(12461) Jodhpur - Sabarmati BG Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

[railradar-12462-8] "(12462) Sabarmati BG - Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.

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