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New MEMU Train Service Approved Between Udaipur and Kota
✍️ UdaipurTimes.com
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Indian Railways has cleared a proposal to launch a MEMU service linking Udaipur and Kota, aiming to boost regional connectivity.
Railway authorities have given the green light to introduce a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train that will run between Udaipur and Kota in Rajasthan. The approval follows a request from state officials to enhance passenger movement across the two cities, which are key tourism and industrial hubs.
The new service is expected to provide a faster, more frequent alternative to existing trains, catering to daily commuters, tourists, and business travelers alike. Officials indicated that the MEMU will operate on electrified tracks, offering a more environmentally friendly option compared to diesel‑powered services.
While the exact timetable and start date have not been disclosed, the railway board has pledged to finalize operational details in the coming weeks. Stakeholders anticipate that the addition will ease congestion on current routes and stimulate economic activity in the region.
The move aligns with broader efforts by Indian Railways to modernise regional networks and expand electric train services across the country, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport solutions.
The new service is expected to provide a faster, more frequent alternative to existing trains, catering to daily commuters, tourists, and business travelers alike. Officials indicated that the MEMU will operate on electrified tracks, offering a more environmentally friendly option compared to diesel‑powered services.
While the exact timetable and start date have not been disclosed, the railway board has pledged to finalize operational details in the coming weeks. Stakeholders anticipate that the addition will ease congestion on current routes and stimulate economic activity in the region.
The move aligns with broader efforts by Indian Railways to modernise regional networks and expand electric train services across the country, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport solutions.