Western Railway New Time Table 2025-23
Western Railway New Time Table 2025-23
VARIOUS IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE NEW WESTERN RAILWAY MAIN LINE TIME TABLE W.E.F FROM 1st October, 2025
6 Pairs of Trains introduced and Change of Terminal / Destination in 8 trains
In the new Western Zone Main Line Time Table which came in force from 1st October, 2025 many important changes have been made to ensure better passenger convenience & comfort. Western Railway has introduced 6 new pairs of trains (including Vande Bharat train) and there is Change of Terminal / Destination in 8 trains including 02 trains having been extended. Some trains have been preponed / postponed, the list of which is provided as annexure.
New Trains introduced: –
- Train No. 14808 / 14807 Dadar – Bhagat Ki Kothi – Dadar Express (Tri – Weekly)
- Train No. 20961 / 20962 Udhna – Banaras – Udhna Super Fast Express (Weekly)
- Train No. 20957 / 20958 Indore – New Delhi – Indore Superfast Express (Tri – Weekly)
- Train No. 20901 / 20902 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Superfast Express (6 days a week)
- Train No. 59557 / 59558 (09565 / 09566) Bhavnagar – Lunidhar – Bhavnagar Passenger
- Train No. 59553 / 59554, 59555 / 59556 (09573 / 09574, 09577 / 09578) Gandhigram Botad – Gandhigram Passenger
Change in Terminal / Destination: –
- Train No. 12905 / 12906 Porbandar – Shalimar – Porbandar Express will originate / terminate at Shalimar instead of Howrah.
- Train No. 22905 / 22906 0kha – Shalimar – Okha Superfast Express will originate / terminate at Shalimar instead of Howrah.
- Train No. 59121 (09181) / 59120 (09170) Pratap Nagar – Alirajpur – Pratap Nagar Passenger train will originate / terminate at Chhota Udepur instead of Alirajpur
- Train No. 59119 (09169) / 59118 (09164) Pratap Nagar – Chhota Udepur Passenger train has been extended and will originate / terminate at Alirajpur instead of Chhota Udepur
- Train No. 12009 / 129010 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express will originate / terminate at Ahmedabad instead of Gandhinagar Capital.
Conversion of Passenger Trains to Mail / Express
- 59013 Surat – Bhusaval Express will run as 19005
- 59014 Bhusaval – Surat Express will run as 19006
For detailed timetable and stops for all trains, visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.
Here’s your detailed and verified breakdown of Western Railway’s “Trains at a Glance 2025” (TAG‑2025) timetable changes, effective from 1 January 2025, including service improvements, engine speeds, coach composition upgrades, and reservation chart updates:
Contents
- 1 🗓️ Overview: TAG‑2025 Rollout on Western Railway
- 2 🚄 Key Highlights
- 3 📅 Reservation Chart Changes (Start 14 July 2025)
- 4 🧭 At-a-Glance Summary
- 5 🛠 Tips for Passengers
- 6 👁 Final Thoughts
- 7 🗓️ Overview: TAG‑2025 Rollout on Western Railway
- 8 🚄 Key Highlights
- 9 📅 Reservation Chart Changes (Start 14 July 2025)
- 10 🧭 At-a-Glance Summary
- 11 🛠 Tips for Passengers
- 12 👁 Final Thoughts
🗓️ Overview: TAG‑2025 Rollout on Western Railway
- Western Railway’s new schedule came into effect on 1 January 2025, following the Railway Board directive to extend earlier timetable validity through all of 2025. ([turn0search8])
- Changes primarily include speed improvements on 107 express/mail trains, departure/time shifts, halt modifications, new/extended services, and coach upgrades. ([turn0search2]turn0search3])
🚄 Key Highlights
✅ 1. Faster Journeys — 107 Trains Optimized
- Travel time reduced on 107 long-distance trains, cumulatively saving around 1,363 minutes (~22 hours).
- Example: Bandra Terminus–Veraval Express trip shortened by 85 minutes.
- Some trains had minor schedule delays (up to 55 mins) due to network optimization.
- Six trains upgraded to superfast status (e.g. Valsad–Bhagat Ki Kothi, Barmer Humsafar). ([turn0search2])
🚉 2. Halt & Origin Changes
- Example: 59045 Mumbai Central–Vapi Passenger now departs MMCT instead of Bandra, skipping multiple suburban halts.
- 09055 BDTS–Udhna Superfast Special adds at least eight suburban halts like Andheri, Vasai, Palghar, etc.
- 59046 Valsad–Virar Passenger extended to Mumbai Central, skipping several earlier stops.
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🪑 3. Coach Composition Updates (March 2025)
- Conversion of AC 3-tier economy (3E) coaches to standard AC 3-tier (3A) in several Express trains, such as Jamnagar–Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express (19578/19577). Enhances comfort and fare transparency. ([turn0search1])
🚉 4. New Vande Bharat Services
- Bandra Terminus–Bikaner AC Superfast Express (21903/21904), weekly, launched May 2025, running via Gujarat and Rajasthan in LHB coaches. ([turn0search19])
- Mini Vande Bharat between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Veraval (26901/26902) inaugurated May 26, 2025, six days/week service. ([turn0search20])
🛤️ 5. Infrastructure Support for Punctuality
- Sixth rail line between Bandra Terminus and Borivli (through Kandivli) expected to complete by July 2025, easing congestion and improving punctuality for fast long‑distance trains. ([turn0news15])
📅 Reservation Chart Changes (Start 14 July 2025)
- Chart preparation windows have been redistributed:
- Trains departing 05:01 AM–2:00 PM now charted by 9:00 PM previous day
- Departures 2:01 PM–4:00 PM chart by 7:30 AM same day
This helps ensure more accurate confirmations and smoother boarding processes. ([turn0search7])
🧭 At-a-Glance Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 1 January 2025 (TAG-2025 across WR) |
| Trains with Speed-Up | 107 Express/Mail trains (time reduced by 5–85 mins) |
| Origin/Halt Modifications | Selected suburban/long-distance train changes (e.g., 59045, 09055) |
| Coach Upgrades | AC 3E → 3A conversion eg. Train 19578/77 |
| New Services Introduced | Vande Bharat: BDTS–Bikaner; ABVB Sabarmati–Veraval |
| Infrastructure Enhancements | 6th suburban line (Bandra–Borivali) to improve punctuality in 2025 |
| Reservation Chart Updates | New chart timing rules from 14 July 2025 |
🛠 Tips for Passengers
- Use RailOne app, NTES, or IRCTC enquiry services to view current train numbers, routes, and timings per TAG-2025 changes.
- Particularly for Ahmedabad–Veraval/Bikaner and suburban travelers, verify train origin stations and stop patterns.
- For Mumbai suburban passengers, anticipate better punctuality and possible frequency adjustments—especially on AC local routes (note growing AC locals trend). ([turn0reddit24]turn0reddit22])
- For holiday travel (Holi/summer), WR also ran special trains. Check seasonal specials that operated between March–April 2025. ([turn0search0])
👁 Final Thoughts
Western Railway’s new timetable under TAG‑2025 brings:
- Faster travel on key long‑distance routes
- Streamlined halts for suburban operations
- Coach enhancements for passenger comfort
- New Vande Bharat routes enriching network reach
- Reservation and infrastructure upgrades facilitating punctual travel
Would you like detailed timings or coach layout changes for any specific train or route on Western Railway?
Here’s your detailed and verified breakdown of Western Railway’s “Trains at a Glance 2025” (TAG‑2025) timetable changes, effective from 1 January 2025, including service improvements, engine speeds, coach composition upgrades, and reservation chart updates:
🗓️ Overview: TAG‑2025 Rollout on Western Railway
- Western Railway’s new schedule came into effect on 1 January 2025, following the Railway Board directive to extend earlier timetable validity through all of 2024. ([turn0search8])
- Changes primarily include speed improvements on 107 express/mail trains, departure/time shifts, halt modifications, new/extended services, and coach upgrades. ([turn0search2]turn0search3])
🚄 Key Highlights
✅ 1. Faster Journeys — 107 Trains Optimized
- Travel time reduced on 107 long-distance trains, cumulatively saving around 1,363 minutes (~22 hours).
- Example: Bandra Terminus–Veraval Express trip shortened by 85 minutes.
- Some trains had minor schedule delays (up to 55 mins) due to network optimization.
- Six trains upgraded to superfast status (e.g. Valsad–Bhagat Ki Kothi, Barmer Humsafar). ([turn0search2])
🚉 2. Halt & Origin Changes
- Example: 59045 Mumbai Central–Vapi Passenger now departs MMCT instead of Bandra, skipping multiple suburban halts.
- 09055 BDTS–Udhna Superfast Special adds at least eight suburban halts like Andheri, Vasai, Palghar, etc.
- 59046 Valsad–Virar Passenger extended to Mumbai Central, skipping several earlier stops.
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🪑 3. Coach Composition Updates (March 2025)
- Conversion of AC 3-tier economy (3E) coaches to standard AC 3-tier (3A) in several Express trains, such as Jamnagar–Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express (19578/19577). Enhances comfort and fare transparency. ([turn0search1])
🚉 4. New Vande Bharat Services
- Bandra Terminus–Bikaner AC Superfast Express (21903/21904), weekly, launched May 2025, running via Gujarat and Rajasthan in LHB coaches. ([turn0search19])
- Mini Vande Bharat between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Veraval (26901/26902) inaugurated May 26, 2025, six days/week service. ([turn0search20])
🛤️ 5. Infrastructure Support for Punctuality
- Sixth rail line between Bandra Terminus and Borivli (through Kandivli) expected to complete by July 2025, easing congestion and improving punctuality for fast long‑distance trains. ([turn0news15])
📅 Reservation Chart Changes (Start 14 July 2025)
- Chart preparation windows have been redistributed:
- Trains departing 05:01 AM–2:00 PM now charted by 9:00 PM previous day
- Departures 2:01 PM–4:00 PM chart by 7:30 AM same day
This helps ensure more accurate confirmations and smoother boarding processes. ([turn0search7])
🧭 At-a-Glance Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 1 January 2025 (TAG-2025 across WR) |
| Trains with Speed-Up | 107 Express/Mail trains (time reduced by 5–85 mins) |
| Origin/Halt Modifications | Selected suburban/long-distance train changes (e.g., 59045, 09055) |
| Coach Upgrades | AC 3E → 3A conversion eg. Train 19578/77 |
| New Services Introduced | Vande Bharat: BDTS–Bikaner; ABVB Sabarmati–Veraval |
| Infrastructure Enhancements | 6th suburban line (Bandra–Borivali) to improve punctuality in 2025 |
| Reservation Chart Updates | New chart timing rules from 14 July 2025 |
🛠 Tips for Passengers
- Use RailOne app, NTES, or IRCTC enquiry services to view current train numbers, routes, and timings per TAG-2025 changes.
- Particularly for Ahmedabad–Veraval/Bikaner and suburban travelers, verify train origin stations and stop patterns.
- For Mumbai suburban passengers, anticipate better punctuality and possible frequency adjustments—especially on AC local routes (note growing AC locals trend). ([turn0reddit24]turn0reddit22])
- For holiday travel (Holi/summer), WR also ran special trains. Check seasonal specials that operated between March–April 2025. ([turn0search0])
👁 Final Thoughts
Western Railway’s new timetable under TAG‑2025 brings:
- Faster travel on key long‑distance routes
- Streamlined halts for suburban operations
- Coach enhancements for passenger comfort
- New Vande Bharat routes enriching network reach
- Reservation and infrastructure upgrades facilitating punctual travel
Would you like detailed timings or coach layout changes for any specific train or route on Western Railway?