Sabarmati to Somnath in just 7 hours! New Vande Bharat Express flagged off by PM Modi

In a major boost to religious tourism and regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express recently. This new semi-high-speed train is now the fastest rail link between Ahmedabad and the iconic Somnath Temple in Veraval, promising a faster, more comfortable travel experience for pilgrims and tourists alike.Designated Train No. 20911/20912, the Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express, will run six days a week, with the exception of Thursdays. It will travel 438 miles in around 7 hours. The train will leave Sabarmati at 5:25 AM and arrive at Veraval at 12:25 PM. Then, on the same day, the train will make a return trip and leave Veraval at 2:40 PM to reach Sabarmati around 9:35 PM. With five major stops—Viramgam, Wankaner, Rajkot, Surendranagar, and Junagadh—the train will make it easier to get to a number of significant cities and places of worship, including the Girnar hills.Read more: J&K: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates world’s highest railway arch today: Chenab Bridge in 8 pointsThe opening of the Vande Bharat Express to Veraval is anticipated to have a major positive impact on Gujarat's religious tourism industry, particularly for the Somnath Temple, a highly esteemed spiritual location and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Easy travel, shorter trip times, and improved onboard amenities will probably draw more pilgrims and leisure tourists as a result of this improvement, which will strengthen the local economy.Read More: Katra to Kashmir travel in just 3 hours: PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express todayBy combining technological advancement with cultural connectivity, the Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express is a symbol of progress. This enhanced mode of mobility will help make the spiritual journey to Somnath faster, smoother, and more accessible than ever before.