Your Railway Guide | July 19, 2025
In a significant development to improve long-distance connectivity in Northern and Western India, the Ministry of Railways has approved a new bi-weekly express train service between Udaipur City (Rajasthan) and Chandigarh. The new service, named Udaipur City–Chandigarh Express (Train No. 20989/20990), will connect major cities like Jaipur, Rewari, and Ambala along its route.
This service will bring much-needed relief to passengers traveling between Rajasthan and Punjab-Haryana-Chandigarh regions.
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Udaipur Chandigarh Express: Running Dats
- Train No. 20989 – Udaipur City to Chandigarh: Every Wednesday & Saturday
- Train No. 20990 – Chandigarh to Udaipur City: Every Thursday & Sunday
Udaipur Chandigarh Express Train Timings & Major Halts
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20989 | Udaipur City → Chandigarh | 16:05 (UDZ) | 11:20 (Next Day) |
| 20990 | Chandigarh → Udaipur City | 05:30 (CDG) | 03:00 (Next Day) |
Udaipur Chandigarh Express Major Halts:
- Berach Junction
- Chanderiya
- Jaipur
- Alwar
- Rewari
- Ambala Cantt
Udaipur Chandigarh Express Stoppages: 20989 train route
- Rana Pratap Nagar Jn
- Mavli Jn
- Kapasan
- Chittorgarh
- Bhilwara
- Bijainagar
- Ajmer
- Kishangarh
- Phulera
- Jaipur
- Gandhinagar Jn
- Dausa
- Bandikui Jn
- Rajgarh
- Alwar
- Rewari
- Jhajjar
- Rohtak
- Jind
- Narwana
- Kaithal
- Kurukshetra Jn
- Ambala Cantt
Udaipur Chandigarh Udaipur Express Train Composition
- One LHB Rake with 22 coaches:
- LWLRRM: 1
- LSRD: 1
- LWSCN: 7
- LWS: 4
- LWACCW: 9
Watering Stations: Ajmer, Jaipur, Ambala Cantt
Primary Maintenance: Udaipur City (REPC)
Cleaning Point: Jaipur
What Railways’ Says
The Railway Board has directed zonal divisions to ensure wide publicity of this new service and to plan the inaugural run as a special train, if needed. The new service may begin operation from an early convenient date following this announcement.
Why Udaipur Chandigarh Train Is Important
This route significantly improves rail connectivity between the tourist capital Udaipur and the administrative hub Chandigarh, also serving major business and educational centers like Jaipur, Rewari, and Ambala. The bi-weekly service will offer a convenient alternative to long road journeys or indirect rail connections.