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Summer Special Train Okha-Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Okha

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Western Railway to run Summer Super Fast Special Trains between Okha – Delhi Sarai Rohilla

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run two Summer Superfast Special Trains on Special Fare between Okha – Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relation Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under:

Train No. 09523 / 24 Okha – Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Special 18 Trips

Train No. 09523 Okha – Delhi Sarai Rohilla Special will depart from Okha every Tuesday at 10.00 hrs and reach Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 10.10 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 19th April to 14th June, 2025

Similarly, Train No. 09524 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Special will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla every Wednesday at 13.20 hrs and reach Okha at 13.50 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 20th April to 15th June, 2025.

Enroute this train will halt at Dwarka, Khambhaliya, Jamnagar, Flapa, Rajkot Jn., Surendranagar Jn.( Viramgam Jn., Mahesana Jn., Unjha, Siddhpur, Palanpur Jn., Abu Road, Faina, Marwar Jn., Beawar, Ajmer Jn., Jaipur, Gandhi Nagar Jaipur, Bandikui, Alwar and Rewari stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

The booking of Train No. 09523 will open from 04th April 2025 at PRS counter and IRCTC Website. The above trains will run as Special Trains on Special Fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enauirv.indianrail.gov.in.

Here’s what’s confirmed about the Okha ⇄ Delhi Sarai Rohilla (now Delhi Cantt) Summer Special Service operated by Western Railway:

🚆 Summer Special Train: 09523 / 09524

🔹 09523 — Okha → Delhi Cantt (formerly Sarai Rohilla)

  • Departs Okha every Tuesday at 10:00 hrs
  • Arrives at Delhi Cantt the following morning around 09:40–09:50 hrs
  • Covers approximately 1,349 km with ~26 halts including Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon ([turn0search1]turn0search6]turn0search7])

🔹 09524 — Delhi Cantt → Okha

  • Departs Delhi Cantt (or Sarai Rohilla) every Wednesday at 13:20 hrs
  • Reaches Okha next day around 13:50 hrs
  • Traverses the reverse route, halting at the same major stations ([turn0search7]turn0search6])

📋 Service Summary

Direction Train No. Departs Arrives Duration Frequency
Okha → Delhi Cantt 09523 Tuesday, 10:00 ~09:45 (+1 day) ~23 h 45 m Weekly
Delhi Cantt → Okha 09524 Wednesday, 13:20 ~13:50 (+1 day) ~24 h 10 m Weekly
  • Originally ran to Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) but has been permanently short-terminated at Delhi Cantt (DEC) from August 2024 onwards for operational convenience.([turn0search10]turn0search6])

ℹ️ Additional Details

  • Coach Composition: Includes 2A, 3E (AC economy), Sleeper, and 2S (Second Seating) — Special fare train. Occupies regular LHB rake.([turn0search11]turn0search5])
  • Booking: Opened in 2025 via IRCTC & PRS counters; likely to resume similarly in 2025 if service is repeated. Booking began mid‑April in past years.([turn0search2]turn0search3])
  • Notes on Punctuality: Reddit users frequently report major delays (6–12+ hours or cancellation) for similar special trains, citing low priority on congested routes.

    “Special fare is just a way to take more money from desperate passengers… train kept getting looped for other express trains…”
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✅ Passenger Tips

  1. Ideal for booking early, especially in AC/Sleeper classes, if confirmed service resumes.
  2. Expect low priority on track; always check real-time running status on NTES or IRCTC before departure.
  3. Carry essentials: pantry services may be minimal or unreliable due to special-train constraints.

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