Gorakhpur to Mumbai: Special Trains Announced for Festivals
Indian Railways introduces special train services between Gorakhpur and Mumbai to manage festival passenger surges.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced several special train services connecting Gorakhpur and Mumbai. These services, managed by both Western Railway and Central Railway, aim to provide seamless connectivity for travelers moving between these major hubs.
Western Railway: Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur Specials
Western Railway has extended the operations of the fully unreserved Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur special trains (09083/09084). These services are designed to cater to passengers looking for flexible, unreserved travel at special fares.
- Train 09083 (Bandra Terminus to Gorakhpur): This service will operate every Sunday until November 8, 2026.
- Train 09084 (Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus): The return journey will depart from Gorakhpur every Monday until November 9, 2026.
Key stops for these special services include Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Idgah Agra Junction, Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Barabanki Junction, Gonda Junction, and Basti.
Central Railway: Daily CSMT-Gorakhpur Service
For those seeking more frequent options, Central Railway is operating a daily special service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Gorakhpur (01079/01080).
Service Schedule and Timings
- Train 01079 (CSMT to Gorakhpur): Departing CSMT at 10:30 PM daily from October 16 to November 16, 2026. It is scheduled to arrive in Gorakhpur at 10:00 AM on the third day.
- Train 01080 (Gorakhpur to CSMT): Departing Gorakhpur at 2:30 PM daily from October 18 to November 18, 2026, reaching CSMT at 12:40 AM.
Coach Composition
This daily service features a total of 22 coaches to accommodate various passenger needs:
- 5 Unreserved coaches
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 4 3AC coaches
- 2 2AC coaches
The daily special service will halt at 19 important stations, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan Junction, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Veerangna Laxmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda, Mankapur, Basti, and Khalilabad.