India’s Western Railway has taken a significant step to meet the expected high demand for travel during the annual Akhatij festival celebrations. The railway authority has launched a special superfast train service between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus to ease and provide a comfortable alternative for travel between the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. This special service has been planned to manage the increased passenger traffic during the festival period and to make it hassle-free for citizens to reach their loved ones.
Details and Timetable of Special Train Services
These special train services launched by Western Railway will serve passengers within a specific timetable. Train number 09013 will depart from Bandra Terminus, one of the important transport hubs in Mumbai, at 29:2025 on Tuesday, April 19, 25. This bullet train will reach Bhavnagar Terminus in Bhavnagar, one of the important cities of Gujarat, at 09:00 the next day.
The return journey will be operated by train number 09014. This train will depart from Bhavnagar Terminus at 30:2025 on Wednesday, 17 April 45 and return to Bandra Terminus at 07:25 the next morning. This timetable provides a convenient window for passengers to plan both their outbound and return journeys.
Stops on the Route and Comfortable Wagon Options
This superfast train, specially allocated by Western Railway, will pick up and drop off passengers at important cities and towns on its route. The stations where the train will stop in both directions are Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Surendranagar Gate, Botad Junction, Dhola Junction, Songadh and Sihor. These stops cater to a wide range of travellers between Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Designed with the comfort of the passengers in mind, the special train offers modern and comfortable carriage options. Considering the busy festive season in India, passengers will be able to choose between AC 3-deck (third class air-conditioned) and AC chair (air-conditioned seating arrangement) carriages to make their tiring journey more enjoyable. These options appeal to passengers with different budgets and comfort expectations.
Reservation Options and Important Information
Reservations for passengers wishing to take part in these special train services have started on April 26, 2025. Tickets can be easily booked from all PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters, the extensive reservation network of Indian Railways, and also through the popular online ticketing platform IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website.
Western Railway authorities suggest passengers to regularly follow the possible updates in the timetable to avoid any disruptions regarding their travel. For this purpose, the official enquiry portal of Indian Railways is http://www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in It is important to visit the address. Information such as the current status of the train, arrival and departure times can be easily accessed through this portal.
The Importance Western Railway Gives to Passenger Satisfaction
The Western Railway’s operation of special train services during busy travel periods like the Akhatij festival clearly shows the importance it attaches to passenger satisfaction. This initiative shows that the railway authority is not only content with routine services but also comes up with proactive solutions considering the increasing demand on special occasions. This special service, which has been launched to enable passengers between Gujarat and Maharashtra to reach their loved ones faster and more comfortably during Akhatij, stands out as part of the mission to provide reliability and comfort across the Indian railway network. The online and offline facilities provided to passengers to easily book their tickets and access up-to-date information also support this approach.
