Mewar-Mumbai Vande Bharat: Connectivity, Tourism, Trade Boost

• Vande Bharat train likely to start soon from Udaipur to Ahmedabad via Asavara, with railway work accelerating.
• Initial Vande Bharat service will be from Udaipur; it will extend to Chittorgarh once the pit line work is completed there.
• Efforts are being made to launch the Vande Bharat service before Ahmedabad Kalupur Junction's redevelopment is finished.
• Plans are also underway for a direct train from Udaipur to Mumbai via Ahmedabad, enhancing connectivity.
• These new train services are expected to significantly boost tourism and trade in the Mewar region.

Why It Matters: Improved rail connectivity boosts tourism and trade in the Mewar region.