New Delhi: In a bid to enhance passenger service, Western Railway has recently revealed the addition of a new train route connecting Bandra and Veraval stations. This decision was made in light of the substantial influx of passengers during the festive season, encompassing events such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali. The Western Railway is set to operate Weekly Festival Special Trains at a special fare rate, serving routes including Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad, Bandra Terminus – Bikaner, Ajmer – Jaipur, and Valsad – Bikaner.

Train Schedule
19203 / 19204 Bandra Terminus – Veraval Weekly Express
The Bandra Terminus – Veraval Express, numbered 19203, is scheduled to depart from Bandra Terminus every Saturday at 7.25 pm, arriving at Veraval at 1.10 pm the following day. Commencing from October 21, 2023, this train service promises to enhance connectivity.

Conversely, the Veraval – Bandra Terminus Express, numbered 19204, will set off from Veraval every Friday at 5.15 pm, reaching Bandra Terminus at 3.50 pm the following day. This service is slated to commence from October 28, 2023.

Stations along this route will include Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Sarkhej, Dhandhuka, Botad, Dhola, Dhasa, Lathi, Khijadiya, Chital, Lunidhar, Kunkavav, Vadiyadevli, Jetalsar, and Junagadh.

09015 / 09016 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Superfast Special (02 Trips)
The Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Special, designated as 09015, is scheduled to leave Mumbai Central at 11.20 pm on October 23, 2023, arriving in Ahmedabad at 07.20 am the following day.

For the return journey, the Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Special, bearing the number 09016, will depart from Ahmedabad at 10.10 pm on October 24, 2023, reaching Mumbai Central at 6.15 am the next day.

This route will feature stops at Dadar, Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, and Anand stations in both directions.

04714/04713 Bandra Terminus – Bikaner Weekly Special [16 Trips]
The Bandra Terminus – Bikaner Special, numbered 04714, is set to embark from Bandra Terminus every Friday at 4.00 pm, culminating in Bikaner at 2.30 pm the following day. This train will be in operation from November 10, 2023, to December 29, 2023.

Conversely, the Bikaner – Bandra Terminus Special, numbered 04713, is scheduled to depart from Bikaner every Thursday at 3.00 pm, with an anticipated arrival at Bandra Terminus at 1.40 pm the next day. This service will be active from November 9, 2023, to December 28, 2023.

Stations along this route will encompass Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Bhildi, Raniwara, Marwar Bhinmal, Modran, Jalor, Mokalsar, Samdhari, Luni, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Nagaur, and Nokha.

09622/09621 Bandra Terminus – Ajmer Superfast Weekly Special [16 Trips]
The Bandra Terminus – Ajmer Special, numbered 09622, will set out from Bandra Terminus every Monday at 11.15 am, reaching Ajmer at 09.10 am the following day. This service will be active from November 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024.

On the flip side, the Ajmer – Bandra Terminus Special, bearing the number 09621, will leave Ajmer every Sunday at 06.35 am, with an anticipated arrival at Bandra Terminus at 4.15 am the next day. This train service will be available from November 12, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

This route will encompass stops at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, and Kishangarh stations in both directions.