Indian Railways has announced the extension of the summer special train service between Udhna in Gujarat and Ayodhya Cantt in Uttar Pradesh. This weekly service, numbered 09093/09094, will now operate through the summer season of 2026 to accommodate the increasing passenger rush. The train follows a route via major cities like Jhansi, Kanpur, and Lucknow, providing direct connectivity to the temple city.
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Extended Schedule and Booking Information
The extension of this service aims to provide relief to travelers during the peak summer months. Train number 09093 will depart from Udhna every Friday at 07:25 and is scheduled to reach Ayodhya Cantt at 10:30 on Saturday. This schedule will remain active from May 15 to July 31, 2026. In the return direction, train number 09094 will leave Ayodhya Cantt every Saturday at 14:45 and arrive in Udhna at 17:15 on Sunday, running from May 16 to August 1, 2026. Bookings for these extended trips are currently open through official channels.
Route and Coach Composition
The train is designed to cater to various passenger requirements with a mix of different coach classes. The composition includes 2AC (2-Tier AC), 3AC (3-Tier AC), Sleeper (SL), and General (GEN) coaches. The train covers a comprehensive route across multiple states.
| Station Name | Key Stoppages |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Section | Udhna, Surat, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Godhra |
| Madhya Pradesh Section | Ratlam, Nagda, Ujjain, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina |
| Uttar Pradesh Section | Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Barabanki, Gonda, Mankapur, Basti, Khalilabad, Ayodhya Cantt |