Western Railway Festive Specials: Bandra-Ajmer & Asarva-Prayagraj
To manage the heavy surge of passengers during the upcoming festive season, Western Railway has announced the operation of two new weekly special trains. These services, which pass through the Ratlam division, are designed to provide extra capacity and convenience for travelers heading home or on holiday.
According to Ratlam division Public Relations Officer Mukesh Kumar, these special services will operate on special fares. The move, also noted by North Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan, aims to ensure smoother travel during peak demand periods.
Bandra Terminus–Madar/Ajmer Special (09622/09621)
The first special service will connect Bandra Terminus with Madar and Ajmer. This train is scheduled to run on a weekly basis to accommodate travelers between Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Service Schedule and Timings
- Train 09622 (Bandra Terminus to Madar): Operates every Tuesday at 4:30 PM. It is scheduled to run from October 20 to December 1. The train reaches Ratlam between 3:55 AM and 4:05 AM on Wednesday, passes Chittaurgarh between 7:30 AM and 7:35 AM, and arrives at Madar at 11:25 AM the following morning.
- Train 09621 (Ajmer to Bandra Terminus): Operates every Monday at 5:50 PM. This service runs from October 19 to November 30, arriving at Bandra Terminus the next day at 1:15 PM.
Key Stops and Coach Composition
The 09621 service includes several important stops, such as Bijainagar, Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali.
The coach composition for this special train includes:
- One First AC coach
- Five Third AC coaches
- Five Sleeper coaches
- Three General coaches
- One Guard and one Power Car coach
Booking for this service commences on October 19.
Asarva–Prayagraj Special (04166/04165)
The second special service will connect Asarva with Prayagraj, providing a vital link for passengers traveling towards Uttar Pradesh.
Service Schedule and Timings
- Train 04166 (Asarva to Prayagraj): Operates every Thursday at 8:45 AM. The service runs from October 22 to November 26. It reaches Chanderia between 5:55 PM and 6:00 PM and arrives at Prayagraj at 10:35 AM the next day.
- Train 04165 (Prayagraj to Chanderia): Operates every Wednesday at 5:00 AM. This service runs from October 21 to November 25, reaching Chanderia between 9:40 PM and 9:45 PM.
Major Stops and Coach Composition
This service features 24 intermediate stops, including Himmatnagar, Dungarpur, Udaipur City, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Idgah Agra, Tundla, Firozabad, Etawah, Kanpur Central, and Fatehpur.
The train is composed of the following coaches:
- Four General coaches
- Five Third AC coaches
- Eight Sleeper coaches
Bookings for train 04166 open on October 19 via IRCTC and PRS counters.