Western Railway extends six special trains between Mumbai Ahmedabad and Indore until November 2026

Western Railway has officially announced the extension of six pairs of special train services operating between Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, and Indore to accommodate high passenger demand following the Diwali and Chhath festival period. These important services will remain operational until late November 2026, providing much-needed relief to regular commuters and long-distance travellers across these busy corridors. Ticket bookings for these extended routes have already commenced and are fully available via the official IRCTC website as well as at physical Passenger Reservation System counters. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys ahead and secure their seats early. Here are the key highlights of the extended special train services:

Six pairs of special trains connecting Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, and Indore have been extended.
Operations will continue smoothly until late November 2026 to handle post-festive rush.
Tickets can be booked right now through the official IRCTC website and local PRS counters.
Services are classified as special trains operating at special fares.

Detailed Schedule of Extended Special Trains

Travellers planning their trips across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh can now utilize the extended schedules for various popular services. Train 09087 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Special is scheduled to run every Wednesday until November 25, 2026. Meanwhile, its return leg, train 09088 Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Special, will operate every Thursday until November 26, 2026.

For passengers travelling on the vital Mumbai Central – Indore route, train 09079 will run on Sundays and Tuesdays until November 29, 2026. The corresponding return service, train 09080 Indore – Mumbai Central Special, is scheduled to operate on Mondays and Wednesdays until November 30, 2026. Additionally, train 09085 Mumbai Central – Indore Special has been extended until November 27, 2026, while its return service, train 09086 Indore – Mumbai Central Special, will run until November 28, 2026.

Important Booking Guidelines and Passenger Advice

These special services operate at special fares. Following the implementation of a standard 60-day advance reservation period, bookings for these dates opened systematically at 8:00 AM daily. Because individual trips may occasionally be subject to rescheduling or short-term cancellation due to ongoing yard remodeling and essential track maintenance work, Western Railway strongly advises all passengers to verify specific train timings, exact routes, and operational status before finalizing their travel plans.