Indian Railways has converted the special train service operating between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Ajmer into a regular Express train. This move aims to provide better connectivity and consistent travel options for passengers moving between Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The change follows a request by Central Minister Bhagirath Choudhary to improve rail links between the two states.
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What are the new train numbers and timings?
The service has been assigned new numbers 20995 and 20996, replacing the old special train numbers 09653 and 09654. Train 20995 departs Ajmer every Saturday at 17:50 and reaches Bandra Terminus at 12:15 the next day. Train 20996 departs Bandra Terminus every Sunday at 14:40 and arrives in Ajmer at 08:15 the following morning.
Route details and major stoppages
The train covers a distance of 1017 kilometers via the Chittaurgarh route. It includes a variety of coach classes to suit different budgets, including AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, and General coaches. The key stops for both directions are listed below:
| Major Stoppages |
|---|
| Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Jawra, Mandsaur, Nimach, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Nasirabad |
Part of a larger railway initiative
This regularization is a part of the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026 plan. Under this national initiative, Indian Railways is introducing 122 new trains and increasing the speed of 549 existing services to make travel faster and easier for the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the new train numbers for the Mumbai-Ajmer route?
The new regular train numbers are 20995 for Ajmer to Bandra Terminus and 20996 for Bandra Terminus to Ajmer.
When did the regular service start?
Train 20995 started its regular run on May 23, 2026, and Train 20996 is scheduled to begin on May 24, 2026.