Sun Nov 03 23:21:32 UTC 2024: ## Western Railway Adds Special Trains to Accommodate Festive Rush
**Ratlam, November 1, 2024:** In anticipation of the upcoming festive season and the expected surge in passenger traffic, Western Railway’s Ratlam Division is introducing a series of special trains. The initiative aims to alleviate overcrowding on regular trains and provide convenient travel options for passengers.
**Special Train Schedule:**
* **Bandra Terminus – Gorakhpur & Gorakhpur – Valsad:** A special train will operate between these two routes, departing Ratlam at 4:20 PM and reaching Ujjain at 6:20 PM on Monday, November 4th. The return journey, train number 09094 Gorakhpur-Valsad Special, will depart Gorakhpur at 10:00 PM on Monday, November 4th, and arrive in Valsad at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, November 6th. The train will stop at Ratlam on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:35 PM and 9:20 PM.
* **Udhana – Jaynagar & Jaynagar – Ujjain:** A special train will operate between these two routes, departing Udhana at 7:25 AM on Sunday, November 3rd and reaching Ratlam at 2:30 PM and 4:35 PM on Monday, November 4th. The train will arrive in Jaynagar at 2:00 AM on Tuesday, November 5th. The return journey, train number 09040 Jaynagar-Ujjain Special, will depart Jaynagar at 5:30 AM on Tuesday, November 5th and arrive in Ujjain at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6th.
**Stops & Routes:**
Both trains will halt at Sant Hirdaramnagar, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni Murwara, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani stations. Additionally, train number 09039 Udhana-Jaynagar Special will also stop at Surat, Sayan, Bharuch, Vadodara, and Godhra stations.
**Benefits:**
These special trains are expected to significantly ease travel congestion during the festive season, providing travellers with additional options and a more comfortable journey. Passengers are encouraged to plan their travel in advance and utilize these services for a seamless festive journey.
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