Indian Railways has announced the operation of special summer trains to help passengers travel between Ahmedabad and Howrah. These trains are being run by Western Railway and North Eastern Railway to reduce the rush and provide confirm tickets during the peak summer season. The booking for these special services has already started.
What are the timings and dates for these special trains?
The special trains will run for a total of 3 trips. Train number 09481 will leave Vatwa (Ahmedabad) at 4:45 PM on April 21, 22, and 27, 2026, and reach Howrah by 10:00 AM on the third day. In return, train number 09482 will depart from Howrah at 8:00 PM on April 23, 24, and 29, 2026, reaching Vatwa at 2:25 PM on the third day.
What is the coach composition and route of the train?
The train consists of 16 coaches to accommodate different types of passengers. It covers several major cities and junctions across the route.
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches | |
|---|---|---|
| AC Second Class | 01 | |
| Third AC | 03 | |
| Sleeper Class | 06 | |
| General Second Class | 04 | |
| SLR/Guard Coach | 02 |
The train will pass through key stations including Chhayapuri, Godhra, Ratlam, Ujjain, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina, Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Banaras, Varanasi Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Gaya, Dhanbad, and Asansol.