Jaipur Awaits Vande Bharat Trains Despite Prepared Infrastructure

Jaipur is experiencing a prolonged wait for Vande Bharat trains, despite having a maintenance yard ready and operational proposals submitted. The city remains without any Vande Bharat rake, while other divisions benefit from these services. With a daily passenger load of around 100,000, the demand for premium train services to major cities continues to grow. Current operations show a 60% passenger load on existing routes, raising questions about the future of train services in Jaipur. Railway officials assure that operations will begin immediately upon receiving a rake, prioritizing key routes. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications for travelers.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 10:48 IST

Jaipur's Long Wait for Vande Bharat Trains

Jaipur, despite the expanding network of semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains across the country, remains without any of these trains in the North Western Railway zone. The Jaipur division has yet to receive a single Vande Bharat rake, leading to increasing anticipation for services connecting Jaipur to major cities like Bhopal, Mumbai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Agra, and Lucknow. Furthermore, a maintenance yard for Vande Bharat trains has already been established at Jaipur Junction, yet passengers continue to await the arrival of these trains. Currently, around 200 trains operate daily from Jaipur, serving approximately 100,000 travelers, but the Jaipur railway station has not been graced with a single Vande Bharat train.

Rake Received During Pandemic

During the pandemic, a Vande Bharat rake was brought to Jaipur for the Jaipur-Indore route. However, due to operational priorities, it was redirected to another zone, and since then, Jaipur has not received any rake. Currently, three Vande Bharat trains pass through this station, with two from the Ajmer division and one from the Jodhpur division. Additionally, there are no premium trains operating on routes to Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, or Agra. While Ajmer and Jodhpur divisions have two Vande Bharat trains each, and one from the Bikaner division, Jaipur division remains without any. The only services running from Jaipur to Ahmedabad are the Rajdhani train and the Duronto to Mumbai, indicating a persistent demand for Vande Bharat trains on these routes.

Passenger Load at 60 Percent

The Vande Bharat trains operating between Udaipur to Jaipur, Jodhpur to Sabarmati, Udaipur to Agra, and Bikaner to Delhi are currently seeing a passenger load of only about 60 percent. This trend persists even during festive seasons, tourism peaks, and wedding periods. In contrast, the Vande Bharat trains running between Ajmer to Chandigarh and Jodhpur to Delhi are fully booked.

Immediate Operations Upon Rake Arrival

Railway officials have stated that proposals for additional rakes have already been submitted. If a rake is received, operations will commence immediately. They have prioritized routes such as Jaipur-Indore, Jaipur-Ahmedabad, and Jaipur-Agra. Additionally, the maintenance depot for Vande Bharat trains at the station is ready, and the railway minister has already inaugurated it.