2 min readMay 19, 2026 09:32 PM IST
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express, 20-coach Vande Bharat Express: Amid rising passenger demand, the Ministry of Railways has upgraded the Jodhpur-Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express to a 20-coach train. This semi-high-speed train was introduced inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2025. It commenced commercial journey on September 27.
In a statement, the national transporter said the number of coaches in the train is being increased from 8 to 20 to allow more passengers to avail the service and ensure easier travel through enhanced seat availability.
“On May 22, 2026, at a ceremony held in Jodhpur, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will flag off train number 26481/82, the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, following a change in its coach composition (increasing the number of coaches from 8 to 20).
The number of passengers utilizing this rail service is steadily increasing; consequently, keeping in mind the growing demand from residents of the region, the coach composition of this train is being modified,” the Railways said.
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express: Train number, Travel time, Frequency
The Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express run as train number 26481/26482. The train covers a distance of 606 km in 08:05 hrs. The train operates six days a week except Tuesday. It is being maintained and operated by North Western Railway (NWR) zone.
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express: Stoppage
During its journey between Jodhpur and Delhi, the train number 26481/26482 stops at nine stations. These are: Merta Road, Degana, Makrana, Phulera, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari and Gurgaon stations.
Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express: Timings
Train No. 26481 Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express leaves Jodhpur at 05:30 hrs, reach Jaipur at 09:20 hrs (departing at 09:25 hrs), and arrive at Delhi Cantt at 13:30 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 26482 Delhi Cantt–Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express departs from Delhi Cantt at 15:10 hrs, reach Jaipur at 19:00 hrs (departing at 19:05 hrs), and arrive in Jodhpur at 23:20 hrs.
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