Special Train Services for Coldplay Concert
Western Railways is introducing two special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on January 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday) to accommodate the influx of attendees for the Coldplay concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. With flight fares skyrocketing due to the concert, these trains are aimed at providing relief to passengers traveling between the two cities. The decision was made in response to the anticipated high demand for transportation during this event.
Train Schedule and Details
According to officials, both special trains will operate under the guidance of the Railway Board. They will depart from Bandra Terminus at 6:15 am, arriving in Ahmedabad at 2:00 pm on January 25 and 1:00 pm on January 26. The return journey will see the trains leaving Ahmedabad at 1:40 am, reaching Bandra Terminus at 8:40 am, while the second train will depart at 12:50 am on January 27. Tickets for these special trains can be booked through Book My Show.
Stations of Service and Increased Airfare
The special trains will make stops at several key stations, including Borivali, Vapi, Udhana, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, and Geratpur. Additionally, officials have noted a significant rise in flight fares between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, attributed to the Coldplay concert. They expressed concerns that the demand might exceed the capacity of the two special trains, drawing parallels to previous experiences during high-profile events like the Cricket World Cup. Furthermore, for the Coldplay concerts scheduled for January 18, 19, and 21 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Railways has arranged suburban local trains to facilitate travel between Goregaon and Nerul stations exclusively for concert attendees.
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| Event | Details |
|---|---|
Concert |
Coldplay concerts at Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat on January 25 and 26 |
Special Trains |
Two special trains operated by Western Railways between Mumbai and Ahmedabad |
Dates |
January 25 (Saturday) and January 26 (Sunday) |
Departure |
Bandra Terminus at 6:15 am |
Arrival in Ahmedabad |
January 25 at 2:00 pm; January 26 at 1:00 pm |
Return Departure |
From Ahmedabad at 1:40 am and 00:50 am on January 27 |
Arrival in Bandra Terminus |
8:40 am on January 27 |
Stops |
Borivali, Vapi, Udhana, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Geratpur |
Ticket Booking |
Through Book My Show |
Flight Fares |
Increased due to the concert |
Additional Trains |
Suburban local trains for Coldplay program on January 18, 19, and 21 between Goregaon and Nerul |