Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur Weekly Special Train Starts Oct 18
To manage the heavy passenger rush expected during the upcoming festive season, Western Railway has announced the introduction of a new unreserved weekly special train service between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur. This special service is designed to provide better connectivity for travelers, particularly those moving through major junctions in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Train Schedule and Departure Timings
According to Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Jain, the special service will operate for two trips in each direction. The details for the upcoming runs are as follows:
- Train Number 09083 (Bandra Terminus to Gorakhpur): Scheduled to depart from Bandra Terminus at 04:30 AM on October 18 and October 25.
- Train Number 09084 (Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus): Scheduled to depart from Gorakhpur at 10:45 PM on October 19 and October 26.
The train will consist of 19 coaches in total, featuring 11 general coaches and 8 sleeper coaches to accommodate different types of passengers.
Route and Major Stoppages
The journey will traverse through several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The train will provide scheduled halts at the following stations:
- Borivali
- Palghar
- Vapi
- Surat
- Bharuch
- Ratlam
- Kota
- Sawai Madhopur
- Idgah
- Tundla
- Kanpur Central
- Aishbagh
- Barabanki
- Gonda
- Basti
Journey Timings for Passengers
For those traveling from Bandra Terminus to Gorakhpur, the train is expected to reach Kota at 07:50 PM and Sawai Madhopur at 10:25 PM, eventually arriving in Gorakhpur at 07:30 PM the following day.
On the return leg from Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus, the train will arrive at Sawai Madhopur at 08:00 PM and Kota at 10:35 PM on Tuesdays, reaching its final destination, Bandra Terminus, at 11:15 AM on Wednesdays.
Important Note: As this is an unreserved service, passengers are reminded that there is no facility for prior seat or berth reservations.