Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat inaugural run details include the train route, station stops and timings for passengers planning their journey. (Image: WR/Enhanced using AI)Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train launch: The new Vande Bharat train between Surat and Udaipur is set to commence its inaugural run today. This new semi-high-speed train will further improve connectivity between Gujarat and Rajasthan. It will not only reduce the travel time between two cities by more than four hours but also enhanced the travel experience for passengers. This new train will be operated and maintained by the Western Railway (WR) zone.Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express inaugural run: Train number, route, distance, travel timeOn its inaugural run today, the Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 09103. The train will run via Asarva. It will cover a distance of around 690 km in 07:30 hrs. It can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph.Also Read | From track doubling to Kavach 4.0: Indian Railways approves Rs 345 crore projects in Odisha, UPSurat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express inaugural run: StoppagesThe Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express will stop at nine railway stations. These are: Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Maninagar, Asarva, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur and Zawar.Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express inaugural run: Coach compositionThe Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express is composed of eight coaches. It will have two types of seating category: Executive Chair Car and AC Chair Car coaches.Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express inaugural run: TimingsOn its inaugural run today, the Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express will depart from Surat at 10 am and arrive at Udaipur City at 5:40 pm. Along the route, the train will halt at Bharuch at 10:41 am, Vadodara at 11:30 am, Anand at 12:01 pm, Maninagar at 12:41 pm, Asarva at 1:10 pm, Himmatnagar at 2:38 pm, Shamlaji Road at 3:08 pm, Dungarpur at 3:47 pm and Zawar at 4:50 pm.Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat train featuresThe Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express trains have following features:Fitted with KAVACH.Jerk Free Semi-Permanent couplers.Centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors and Fully Sealed wider gangways.Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.Improved fire safety – Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories.Higher acceleration with design/operating speed of 180/160 KMPH.Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory.Air conditioning units with indigenously developed UV-C lamp based disinfection system.Better Ride Comfort.CCTVs in all Coaches.For Divyangjan passengers special lavatory in the driving coaches on each end.Coach condition monitoring System (CCMS) display with remote monitoring.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More