Ahmedabad–Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

Ahmedabad - Bhuj
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
Namo Bharat standing on Ahmedabad Junction
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
StatusActive
LocaleGujarat
First service16 September 2024 (2024-09-16) (Inaugural) 17 September 2024 (2024-09-17) (Commercial)
Current operatorWestern Railway (WR)
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Bhuj (BHUJ)
Stops13
Distance travelled359 km (223 mi)
Average journey time5h 45m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number94801 / 94802
On-board services
ClassUnreserved AC Chair Car (CC)
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesWide Windows
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilities
Technical
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
62 km (39 mi) (Avg.)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake sharingNo
Route map
94801
Ahmedabad Junction
Sabarmati Junction
Chandlodiya
Ambli Road
Sanand
Viramgam Junction
Dhrangadhra Junction
Halvad
Samakhiali Junction
Bhachau
Gandhidham Junction
(Reversal)
Anjar
94802
Bhuj
94801 - Ahmedabad → Bhuj
94802 - Bhuj → Ahmedabad

The 94801/94802 Ahmedabad–Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is India's 1st Semi-High speed Intercity train which connects the Ahmedabad Junction and terminates in Bhuj of Gujarat in India. It categorized under the Vande Metro/Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Network.[1][2]

The train is inaugurated on 16 September 2024 by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad of Gujarat in India.[3][4]

Overview

The train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Ahmedabad Junction and Bhuj. It is currently operated with 94801/94802 on weekly basis.[5][6]

Rakes

The Ahmedabad–Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail operates with a modern 12–coach formation. The standard configuration is arranged as C1 to C12. All coaches are fully air-conditioned and designed for rapid transit operations under Western Railway. The rake is maintained at the Ahmedabad coaching depot. Coaches include reserved seating and dedicated arrangements for women and senior citizens. The train set uses stainless steel LHB design for enhanced safety and comfort.[7] Maintenance and periodic overhauls are scheduled at Ahmedabad. The capacity of each coach allows for efficient passenger flow on this busy corridor. The formation is designed to provide both comfort and speed for medium-distance travel.

Schedule

Train Schedule: Ahmedabad ↔ Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
Train No. Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Hours
94801 ADI Ahmedabad Junction 5:25 PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Bhuj 11:10 PM 5h 45m
94802 BHUJ Bhuj 5:15 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Ahmedabad Junction 10:50 AM 5h 35m

Routes and halts

Route and halts of Ahmedabad–Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Both Directions)
Station Name (Ahmedabad → Bhuj)

94801

Station Name (Bhuj → Ahmedabad)

94802

Ahmedabad Junction Bhuj
Sabarmati Junction Anjar
Chandlodiya Gandhidham Junction
Ambli Road Bhachau
Sanand Samakhiali Junction
Viramgam Junction Halvad
Dharangadhra Junction Dhrangadhra Junction
Halvad Viramgam Junction
Samakhiali Junction Sanand
Bhachau Ambli Road
Gandhidham Junction Chandlodiya
Anjar Sabarmati Junction
Bhuj Ahmedabad Junction

Rake reversal

There is no rake reversal or rake reversal.

See also

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

Amrit Bharat Express

Vande Bharat Express

Ahmedabad Junction

Bhuj

Notes

a. Runs 6 days in a week for both direction.

References

  1. ^ 'Chakraborty', 'Shivam' (16 September 2024). "India's 1st Vande Metro renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Know train timing, stops and more". Mint. p. 2.
  2. ^ 'Gupta', 'Dev'. "PM Modi to flag off Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, inaugurate major projects in Ahmedabad today". CNBC. p. 1.
  3. ^ 'Gaikward', 'Dhruv' (16 September 2024). "PM Modi to flag off country's first Vande Metro service between Ahmedabad-Bhuj in Gujarat". The Economic Times. p. 3.
  4. ^ 'Pandey', 'Deepak' (16 September 2024). "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: कितना होगा किराया, क्या होगी रफ्तार? जानें फीचर्स से लेकर सबकुछ". News 24. p. 5.
  5. ^ 'Shetty', 'Hasna' (16 September 2024). "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: देश को आज मिलेगी पहली नमो भारत रैपिड रेल, जानें- टाइमिंग, रूट और किराया". ABP. p. 3.
  6. ^ 'Mishra', 'Kamal' (5 November 2024). "Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Metro Trial Reaches 130 km/h, Showcasing Namo Bharat Rapid Rail's Capabilities". The Free Press Journal. p. 4.
  7. ^ 'Tiwari', 'Atul' (16 September 2024). "गुजरात में रैपिड रेल की शुरुआत! पीएम मोदी ने दिखाई हरी झंडी, जानें रूट और किराया". Aaj Tak. p. 2.