Jaisalmer Express connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi has been inaugurated by Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw as a new direct rail service between the Golden City and the national capital, according to the Press Information Bureau. The launch gives Jaisalmer a long-awaited, rail-led link to Delhi that is meant to support tourism, reinforce socio-economic ties and make trade flows more convenient for the wider Golden City ecosystem.

Jaisalmer Express connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi launched
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Indian Railways Jaisalmer Express inauguration

For Indian Railways, the formal launch of the Jaisalmer Express at Jaisalmer Railway Station marks an important step in its national mobility strategy, as detailed by Rail Analysis India. The new direct train from Jaisalmer to Delhi creates end-to-end connectivity between Rajasthan’s “Golden City” and the capital, bringing Rajasthan and Haryana more firmly into India’s growing rail connectivity grid.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The service is configured in line with the ministry’s core priorities: more resilient infrastructure, stronger passenger safety, improved travel comfort and better last-mile regional impact. By stitching together key urban nodes in Rajasthan and Haryana, the Jaisalmer Express is expected to make everyday journeys smoother while also supporting tourism and commercial travel along the corridor.

Leadership at the flag-off ceremony

The flag-off ceremony drew senior political and administrative leaders, signalling strong backing for the new route. Among those present were:

  • Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw – Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT
  • Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Union Minister for Culture and Tourism
  • Shri Umeda Ram Beniwal – Member of Parliament
  • Smt. Kailash Chaudhary – Former Union Minister of State
  • Shri Chhotu Singh – MLA, Rajasthan Legislature

Their joint participation underscored continuity in policy direction, a passenger-first approach to innovation and a long-term view of the rail ecosystem’s role in regional development.

Jaisalmer Express connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi: route and role

The train operates under the name Jaisalmer Express and runs from Jaisalmer to Delhi (Shakur Basti), with the launch event held at Jaisalmer Railway Station. By establishing direct rail connectivity Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) between the internationally known Thar Desert region and the national capital, this rail link is positioned as a high-priority service with benefits across several sectors.

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On this axis, direct rail connectivity Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) strengthens the role of long-distance passenger rail and offers a smoother, less congested travel option compared with existing choices. For the Golden City, the Indian Railways Jaisalmer Express inauguration marks a move from fragmented connections to a single rail-led mobility spine to Delhi.

Tourism, trade and regional mobility in Rajasthan and Haryana

For tourism, the Jaisalmer Express Jaisalmer to Delhi corridor is expected to give a noticeable boost to Thar Desert tourism, cultural circuits and heritage travel demand centred on Jaisalmer, a benefit also highlighted in coverage by The Statesman. Easier rail access for domestic and international visitors supports local hospitality, guided tours and related services that depend on reliable connectivity.

At the same time, better rail logistics are set to support more efficient movement of goods, which should strengthen supply chains and help regional businesses and traders along the route. By improving connectivity across Rajasthan and Haryana, the service can unlock new trade flows and commercial opportunities along the route.

Beyond tourism and trade, the train also improves access to employment, education and healthcare. With a direct rail link to the capital, residents of both urban and rural areas around Jaisalmer gain better reach to education and medical facilities along the corridor and in Delhi. The regional mobility network is reinforced, which can support new employment nodes across Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi and make labour mobility more straightforward.

The launch additionally fulfills a decade-old community demand for direct rail access from Jaisalmer to Delhi. Meeting this long-standing aspiration reinforces social inclusion, deepens cultural and family linkages and broadens connectivity options for communities that depend on rail as a primary mode of transport.

Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atmanirbhar rail modernization

From a policy perspective, the Jaisalmer Express connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi aligns with India’s Make-in-India–driven infrastructure agenda and the broader national rail planning framework. By supporting the goals of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and ongoing Atmanirbhar rail modernization, the project is presented as part of a sustained programme to modernize the rail network.

Through this inauguration, Indian Railways aims to strengthen urban and rural mobility networks across the corridor, catalyse tourism-led economic multipliers around the Thar Desert and Golden City, improve access to education and healthcare for residents connected by the route, and address long-standing community infrastructure expectations linked to direct connectivity with the capital.

With the introduction of this high-impact connectivity asset, Jaisalmer is more closely tied to Delhi and the national growth grid. The new route supports tourism expansion, facilitates access to services and lays the groundwork for higher trade velocity along the corridor. As part of India’s broader modernization and resilience agenda for the rail sector, this strategic rail service contributes to long-term network expansion and deeper regional integration.

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