Indian Railways to Launch New Daily Superfast Train Between Sabarmati and Varanasi on October 30

To mark the launch, the railway administration will operate inaugural special train number 09405 Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Special. The train will depart from Sabarmati at 10:30 am on October 30 and is scheduled to reach Varanasi Junction at 11:40 am the following day, October 31.

The inaugural special will cover several important railway stations across Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, including Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Marwar Junction, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Tundla, Govindpuri, Subedarganj and Mirzapur. The route will provide connectivity to major cities as well as several regional destinations.

The railway administration has clarified that the detailed timetable for the regular daily operation of train numbers 12206/12205 between Varanasi and Sabarmati will be announced separately at a later date.

Inaugural Special to Cover Major Stations Across Three States

The inaugural special will begin its journey from Sabarmati station (SBIB) at 10:30 am on October 30. It will reach Mahesana Junction at 11:15 am and depart at 11:17 am. The train will subsequently reach Palanpur Junction at 12:38 pm, departing two minutes later at 12:40 pm.

The train is scheduled to arrive at Abu Road at 1:20 pm and depart at 1:22 pm. It will reach Falna at 2:17 pm and Marwar Junction at 3:02 pm, with a three-minute halt at Marwar Junction.

The special train will then reach Beawar at 4:08 pm and Ajmer Junction at 5:35 pm. After departing Ajmer at 5:40 pm, it will proceed towards Madar Junction, Kishangarh and Jaipur.

The train is scheduled to reach Kishangarh at 6:30 pm and depart at 6:32 pm. It will arrive at Jaipur Junction at 7:50 pm and leave at 7:55 pm. The next scheduled stop will be Gandhinagar Jaipur, where the train will arrive at 8:06 pm and depart at 8:09 pm.

Further along the route, the train will reach Bandikui Junction at 9:38 pm, Mandawar Mahwa Road at 10:18 pm, Kherli at 10:36 pm and Nadbai at 10:53 pm. It is scheduled to arrive at Bharatpur Junction at 11:40 pm and depart at 11:45 pm on October 30.

Overnight Journey Through Agra and Kanpur

After leaving Bharatpur, the inaugural special will continue towards Uttar Pradesh, providing overnight connectivity to passengers travelling along the route.

The train is scheduled to reach Idgah Agra Junction at 1:10 am on October 31 and depart at 1:15 am. It will arrive at Tundla Junction at 2:25 am and leave at 2:30 am.

The next major scheduled stop will be Govindpuri, where the train will arrive at 5:03 am and depart at 5:08 am. It will then reach Subedarganj at 7:25 am and leave at 7:30 am.

The train will continue towards eastern Uttar Pradesh, reaching Mirzapur at 8:58 am and departing at 9:00 am. It will also pass Block Hut ‘K’, where the timetable indicates a pass-through time of 10:40 am.

The inaugural special is scheduled to reach its final destination, Varanasi Junction (BSB), at 11:40 am on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

22 LHB Coaches to Be Deployed

The inaugural Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Special will comprise 22 LHB coaches, offering a mix of air-conditioned, sleeper and general-class accommodation.

According to the railway administration, the coach composition will include:

• 1 AC First Class coach

• 2 AC Second Class coaches

• 6 AC Third Class coaches

• 6 Sleeper Class coaches

• 5 General Class coaches

• 1 SLR/D coach

• 1 SLR coach

The combination of air-conditioned, sleeper and general-class coaches is intended to provide different travel options for passengers. LHB coaches are designed for passenger operations and are widely used by Indian Railways for several categories of long-distance trains.

Regular Daily Service Timetable Awaited

The launch of the inaugural special marks the introduction of a new train connection between Sabarmati and Varanasi. The service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while also providing access to important destinations in Rajasthan and other parts of Uttar Pradesh along the route.

However, the railway administration has not yet released the regular operating timetable for train numbers 12206/12205. The inaugural special, numbered 09405, will operate on October 30 from Sabarmati to Varanasi, with its arrival scheduled for the following morning.

Passengers planning journeys on the new daily service should wait for the official notification regarding its regular operating dates, departure and arrival timings, stoppages and other operational details.

Key details at a glance

• Inaugural train: 09405 Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Special

• Departure: October 30, 2026, at 10:30 am from Sabarmati

• Scheduled arrival: October 31, 2026, at 11:40 am at Varanasi Junction

• Coach composition: 22 LHB coaches

• Proposed regular service numbers: 12206/12205

• Regular service timetable: To be announced separately by the railway administration.