Udaipur-Jaipur Intercity Express to Get 22 Coaches from October 30 Ahead of Diwali
Udaipur, October 29, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has announced a revised coach composition for the Udaipur City-Jaipur-Udaipur City Intercity Express ahead of Diwali to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during the festive season. The new arrangement will come into effect on October 30, giving passengers more options across different travel classes.
The change is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Jaipur, particularly those planning festive journeys.
Intercity Express to Run with 22 Coaches
Under the revised arrangement, the Udaipur City-Jaipur-Udaipur City Intercity Express will have a total of 22 coaches. The composition will include:
- 1 Second AC coach
- 3 Third AC coaches
- 3 AC Chair Car coaches
- 1 Third AC Economy coach
- 7 Second Sitting Chair Car coaches
- 5 General coaches
- 1 Power Car
- 1 Guard coach
The mix of AC, chair car and general coaches will allow passengers to choose a travel class according to their preferences and budget.
Passengers on Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Jaipur Route to Benefit
The revised coach composition will apply to train numbers 12991/12992 Udaipur City-Jaipur-Udaipur City Intercity Express from October 30.
Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, said preparations had been made to introduce the new coach arrangement.
The additional coach options are intended to improve travel convenience for passengers using this route during the busy festive period.
Check Coach Availability Before Booking
Diwali brings increased demand for train travel as people visit family members, return home for celebrations and travel between cities for shopping and other activities.
Passengers planning to travel on the Intercity Express are advised to check ticket availability, coach categories and journey details through official railway channels before booking.
The revised 22-coach arrangement is scheduled to take effect on October 30.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the new coach arrangement begin on the Udaipur-Jaipur Intercity Express?
The revised coach composition is scheduled to take effect on October 30, 2026.
2. How many coaches will the Intercity Express have?
The train will have a total of 22 coaches under the new arrangement.
3. Which train numbers are affected by the change?
The revised composition will apply to train numbers 12991 and 12992.
4. How many Second AC coaches will the train have?
The train will have one Second AC coach.
5. How many Third AC coaches will be available?
The revised composition includes three Third AC coaches and one Third AC Economy coach.
6. Will the train have chair car facilities?
Yes. The train will have three AC Chair Car coaches and seven Second Sitting Chair Car coaches.
7. Which cities will benefit from the revised coach arrangement?
Passengers travelling between Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Jaipur are expected to benefit.
8. Where can passengers check ticket availability and coach details?
Passengers should use official Indian Railways enquiry services or the IRCTC portal to check ticket availability, coach categories and journey information.
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