Indian Railways is planning and introducing train services to improve connectivity between major destinations across the country. Railway Board communications dated October 21 and October 23, 2026, provide details about the proposed daily Varanasi–Sabarmati Express and the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express.
Separately, a promotional graphic circulating online mentions five train services, including two Vande Bharat Sleeper routes. However, the available Railway Board documents do not independently confirm every service shown in the graphic. Passengers should check official railway updates before making travel plans.
1. Varanasi–Sabarmati Express May Operate Daily
A Railway Board communication dated October 21, 2026, proposes daily operation of the Varanasi–Sabarmati Express under train numbers 12206 and 12205. The service is intended to connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Sabarmati in Gujarat.
According to the document, train number 12206 will leave Varanasi at 5:30 PM and reach Sabarmati at 8:15 PM the following day. On the return journey, train number 12205 will depart Sabarmati at 5:20 AM and arrive in Varanasi at 6:30 AM the next day.
The proposed commercial stoppages include Mirzapur, Subedarganj, Govindpuri, Tundla Junction, Idgah Agra Junction, Bharatpur, Nadbai, Kherli, Mandawar Mahwa Road, Bandikui, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Beawar, Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur and Mehsana.
The Railway Board document specifies three LHB rakes for the service, with primary maintenance to be carried out at Varanasi. The train may begin operating from an early convenient date, subject to operational arrangements.
2. Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express: Route and Timings
A separate Railway Board communication dated October 23, 2026, approves the introduction of the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, numbered 19427 and 19428. The service is intended to link Bhuj in Gujarat with Barauni in Bihar.
As detailed in the document, train number 19427 will depart Bhuj at 5:30 PM and reach Barauni at 4:05 AM after its overnight journey. In the opposite direction, train number 19428 will leave Barauni at 11:55 PM and arrive in Bhuj at 1:15 PM.
The service is listed as a tri-weekly train. Departures from Barauni are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while departures from Bhuj are listed for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.
The proposed stoppages include Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand, Godhra, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Bareilly, Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Mailani, Gola Gokarannath, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Mohanlalganj, Daliganj, Badshahnagar, Burhwal, Gonda, Balrampur, Barhni, Siddharth Nagar, Anand Nagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Duraundha, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.
3. Other Train Services Mentioned in an Online Graphic
A separate promotional graphic circulating online lists three additional services. Their details should be treated as unverified based on the two Railway Board communications discussed above.
- Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper: Listed under train numbers 27421/27422, with a stated operating duration of six days.
- Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper: Listed under train numbers 27651/27652, also with a six-day operating pattern.
- Kanpur Central–Anand Vihar Mail: Listed under train numbers 14153/14154 and described as a daily service.
The supplied Railway Board documents do not independently confirm the launch dates, operating schedules or details of these three services. Passengers should verify their train numbers, routes and timetables through official railway sources before relying on the information.
What Passengers Should Check Before Travelling
The Railway Board communications provide specific details about the proposed daily Varanasi–Sabarmati Express and the approved introduction of the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express. However, the separate online graphic includes additional train services whose status is not established by those documents.
Travellers should confirm the latest operating dates, departure and arrival times, stoppages and booking availability through official Indian Railways channels before planning a journey.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the Railway Board details and promotional information supplied. Proposed services, schedules and stoppages may change, and information in unofficial graphics may not be verified. Passengers should consult official Indian Railways announcements and train enquiry services for confirmed details before travelling.