The Ministry of Railways has approved two pairs of daily Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train services between Sabarmati and Mahesana via Becharaji to improve rail connectivity for passengers travelling along the route.
According to a Railway Board communication issued in October 2026, the new services will stop at eight stations along the route. The ministry has also approved the permanent cancellation of the existing Sabarmati–Katosan Road MEMU service (69249/69250).
The first pair of trains, numbered 69127 and 69128, will connect Sabarmati and Mahesana. Train 69127 will depart from Sabarmati at 6:40 am and reach Mahesana at 9:45 am. On the return journey, train 69128 will leave Mahesana at 4:40 pm and arrive at Sabarmati at 8:30 pm.The second pair, numbered 69131 and 69132, will provide an additional daily connection between the two stations.
Train 69131 will depart from Sabarmati at 5:05 pm and reach Mahesana at 8:25 pm. The return service, train 69132, will leave Mahesana at 7:05 am and arrive at Sabarmati at 10:20 am.Both pairs of trains will have commercial stoppages at Chandkheda Road, Kalol, Kadi, Bhoyani, Katosan Road, Becharaji, Chanasma and Ranuj.
The Railway Board has designated the Vadodara MEMU Shed for primary maintenance of the new services. The first pair will operate using an existing rake from the 69249/69250 Sabarmati–Katosan Road MEMU service, while the second pair will require one eight-coach HRPT MEMU rake.Western Railway has been directed to introduce the services at the earliest convenient date and publicise the changes widely.
An inaugural run may also be organised as a special service, if required.However, the Railway Board communication has not specified the exact date on which the new services will commence.