Special train Rajkot-Nagpur-Rajkot
Special train Rajkot-Nagpur-Rajkot
W.RLY TO RUN 22 SERVICES OF WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN RAJKOT AND NAGPUR
To clear the extra rush in regular trains and to ensure better convenience to the passengers, Western Railway has planned to run 22 services of weekly special train between Rajkot and Nagpur. The details of these services are as under:
Train No.01208/Train No.01207 Rajkot-Nagpur (Weekly) Special Train (22 trips)
Train No. 01208 Rajkot-Nagpur (Weekly) Special train will depart from Rajkot at 22.00 hrs on every Tuesday and reach Nagpur at 22.15 hrs. next day. This train will run from 21st January, 2025 to 31st March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 01207 Nagpur – Rajkot (Weekly)Superfast Special train will depart from Nagpur at 19.50 hrs on every Monday and reach Rajkot at 16.30 hrs next day. This train will run from 20thJanuary, 2025 to 30th March, 2025.
The train will have AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches. This train will halt at Surendranagar, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Nandurbar, Amalner, Dharangaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Akola Jn, Badnera Jn and Wardha stations in both directions.
The booking for Train No. 01208 will open from 17th January, 2025 at all PRS and IRCTC web site.
Here’s the most accurate and updated information available regarding Special/Festival train services between Rajkot and Nagpur, and regular services for the same route:
Contents
🚆 Rajkot ↔ Nagpur Weekly Superfast Special (WR)
- Train No. 01208 (Rajkot → Nagpur Superfast Special)
- Runs weekly on Tuesdays.
- Departs Rajkot Junction at 22:00 hrs, arriving Nagpur around 22:15 hrs next day. Journey duration: ~24h 15m over 1,204 km with 15 scheduled halts.
- Return service (likely as Train 01207) runs Nagpur → Rajkot weekly on Mondays, departing Nagpur around 19:50 hrs and arriving Rajkot ~16:30 hrs within roughly 20h 40m.
🗓️ Key Service Details
| Direction | Train No. | Day | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJT → NGP | 01208 | Tuesday | 22:00 RJT | 22:15 NGP (+1d) | ~24h 15m | Weekly |
| NGP → RJT | 01207 | Monday | 19:50 NGP | ~16:30 RJT | ~20h 40m | Weekly |
⚠️ Traveler Warnings
- As “special fare” trains, these services operate at low track priority, making them prone to delays—typically up to 5–7 hours, sometimes more.
- Reviewers advise caution:
“Special trains run late most of the time… you shouldn’t rely on them unless no option.”
🎯 Regular Alternatives On The Route
For consistent reliability and better on-time record, consider the following Tri‑Weekly or Weekly Express trains:
- Okha‑Shalimar SF Express (22905 / 22906)
- Runs every Sunday from Rajkot (~13:20 dep), covering ~1,203 km in ~20h 10m.
- Kaviguru Express (12949 / 12950)
- Operates every Friday, similar timings (~20h 55m).
These are regular superfast trains with better track priority and generally fewer delays.
✅ Recommendations
- Use 01208/01207 specials only when aligned with your schedule and other trains aren’t available.
- For more timely and reliable travel, prefer Okha–Shalimar or Kaviguru Express trains.
- If booking the special, track expected departure on apps like NTES or WhereIsMyTrain ⏱️
- Always carry food and essentials, as pantry service may be limited.
🧭 Need Help With:
- Checking fare & seat availability for Train 01208/01207?
- Detailed itinerary or station halts along the route?
- Comparison with regular express options for cost and schedule?
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