Ganpati Special Train Udhna to Madgaon | Ganpati Special Train Madgaon to Udhna
Ganpati Special Train Udhna to Madgaon | Ganpati Special Train Madgaon to Udhna
Train No. 09018 / 09017 Udhna โ Madgaon Weekly Special [6 Trips]
Train No. 09018 Udhna โ Madgaon Special will depart from Udhna every Friday at 15.25 hrs. & will reach Madgaon at 09.00 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 26th August, 2025 till 09th September, 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09017 Madgaon -Udhna Special will depart from Madgaon every Saturday at 10.05 hrs. & will reach Udhna at 05.00 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 27th August, 2025 till 10th September, 2025. Enroute this train will halt at Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Palghar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim & Karmali stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.
The above trains will run as Special train on Special fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
Hereโs the official information for the Ganpati Special Trains between Udhna (Surat) and Madgaon Junction (Goa/Konkan) during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 (approximately 22 August to 10 September):
Contents
๐ Udhna โ Madgaon โ Western Railway Specials
๐น Train No. 09018 โ Udhna โ Madgaon
- Departure: Udhna Junction at 15:25 hrs (every Friday during the festival period)
- Arrival: Madgaon Junction at 04:50 hrs next day
- Journey: ~13โฏhโฏ25โฏmin, around 665โฏkm with 15 planned halts including Kudal
- Coach Composition: 24 LHB coaches โ 1ร 2A, 5ร 3A, 12ร Sleeper, 4ร Second Seating (2S), SLRs ([turn0search1]๎turn0search2๎)
๐น Train No. 09019 โ Madgaon โ Udhna
- Departure from Madgaon, reverse service running weekly on Thursday evenings, arriving at Udhna on the next day
- Serves the same route in reverse with matching composition and duration. ([turn0search0]๎turn0search1๎turn0search2๎)
These are the only confirmed Ganpati specials directly connecting Udhna (Surat region) with Madgaon, providing essential connectivity for pilgrims heading toward Goa/Konkan during festival time.
๐ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Operation Days | Journey Time | Key Halts (incl. Kudal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udhna โ Madgaon | 09018 | Fridays (Aug & Sep) | ~13โฏh 25โฏmin | Udhna โ Navsari โ Valsad โ Vasai Road โ Panvel โ Roha โ Chiplun โ Ratnagiri โ Kudal โ Madgaon |
| Madgaon โ Udhna | 09019 | Thursdays (Aug & Sep) | Similar | Same stops in reverse |
โน๏ธ Booking & Prompt Information
- The Western Railway official release confirms 09018 / 09019 as part of the 2025 Ganpati special train roster. ([turn0search7]๎turn0search1๎)
- Bookings open on 25 July 2025 via IRCTC website and PRS counters. ([turn0search4]๎turn0news15๎turn0news22๎)
- These specials are reserved services, offering AC, Sleeper, and unreserved seating classes.
- They are included in the wider count of total 44 Western Railway specials and 250 Central Railway specials running during Ganpati 2025. ([turn0search9]๎turn0news22๎)
โ Travel Tips
- Search for Train No. 09018 / 09019 on IRCTC or PRS after 25 July 2025.
- Book early, especially for AC or Sleeper classesโthey fill quickly during festival specials.
- Plan your days: outbound (Udhna โ Madgaon) is on Friday, return (Madgaon โ Udhna) on Thursday.
- Board at Udhna or intermediate stops if accessing from Surat/other local stations.
- If needed, I can fetch complete timetable with halt timings, fare breakdowns, or coach layout.
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