The Western Railway (WR) has announced the introduction of a new Mumbai-Gujarat weekly special train to accommodate the growing seasonal demand. The Bandra-Palitana weekly train connects Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus to Palitana in Gujarat. The train will commence operations on May 6, 2026, and will halt at important stations. From the train schedule to its full route, here are all of the important details that you would need to know about this particular weekly special train.
New Mumbai-Gujarat Weekly Special Train Announced
From Bandra to Palitana, the train will be numbered 09023, and on the return journey (from Palitana to Bandra), it will be numbered 09024.
What Are The Timings And Schedule Of The Bandra-Palitana Special Train?
This new weekly special train commenced operations on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. It departed from the Bandra Terminus at 12:15 PM and arrived at Palitana at 5:10 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
For its return journey, the train will depart from Palitana at 5 PM today and will arrive at the Bandra Terminus tomorrow morning at 7:25 AM.
What Stations Will It Halt At?
Following are the train route and stations that it will halt at:
Start: Bandra Terminus
- Borivali
- Palghar
- Vapi
- Valsad
- Surat
- Ankleshwar
- Vadodara
- Ahmedabad
- Botad
- Dhola
- Songadh
- Sihor
Arrival: Palitana
Where Can I Book Tickets For The Bandra-Palitana Special Train?
The tickets for this particular train are available on the official website of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The tickets may also be available from other commercial platforms.
Summing Up
The introduction of this special train is sure to be a great source of relief for travelers who are planning to visit Gujarat this summer. The WR has introduced this train keeping in view the increase in seasonal demand from passengers, especially during the weekend or the festive season.
FAQs
Is The Mumbai-Gujarat Weekly Special A Permanent Addition?
As of now, it is only to meet seasonal demand, but it might be extended.
Will This Train Stop At Ahmedabad?
Yes.
What Is The Total Travel Time For This Bandra-Palitana Special Train?
16 hours and 55 minutes.
