AC Special train between Bandra Terminus – Bhuj
AC Special train between Bandra Terminus – Bhuj
AC Special train between Bandra Terminus-Bhuj (Train No. 09003 / 09004) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Bandra Terminus – Bhuj
Train No. 09003 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj special train
Train No. 09003 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed, Fri) Bandra Terminus at 23.45 hrs & will reach Bhuj at 12.40 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 55 minutes.
Train No. 09004 Bhuj-Bandra Terminus special train
Similarly, Train No. 09004 Bhuj-Bandra Terminus Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thu, Sat) Bhuj at 15.55 hrs & will reach Bandra Terminus Jn at 05.15 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 20 minutes.
Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Distance between the station is 840 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 09003 from Bandra Terminus – Bhuj special train from 16-10-2025
Train No: 09004 from Bhuj – Bandra Terminus special train from 17-10-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Samakhiali and Gandhidhamstations in both directions.
This train comprises ofIst AC, AC 2Tier and AC 3 Tier coaches.
Here’s the most current information on the AC‑only special service between Bandra Terminus (BDTS) and Bhuj (BHUJ), known as the Bhuj AC Superfast Express (formerly labeled as special train 09003/09004):
Contents
🚆 Train No. 22903 / 22904 – Bhuj AC Superfast Express (from former 09003 special)
- Train 22903 (BDTS → Bhuj)
- Departs Bandra Terminus at 23:45 (Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays)
- Arrives Bhuj at ~12:45 PM next day
- Journey: ~840 km in ~13h 00m with 7–9 stops, including Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Halvad, Samakhiali, Gandhidham
- Operated with fully air‑conditioned coaches: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E turn0search3turn0search2turn0search6turn0search8
- Train 22904 (Bhuj → BDTS) runs on alternate days from Bhuj, arriving in Mumbai early morning (specific days interchange adjacent those of 22903)turn0search5turn0search4
- Originally introduced as 09003/09004 AC specials, they have since been regularized under Western Railway as 22903/22904 serving consistently with AC-only configuration since 2025 (coach composition: 1 First AC, 4 Second AC, 10 Third AC, 5 AC Economy) turn0search0turn0search4turn0search3
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Days Run | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22903 | BDTS → Bhuj | Wed, Fri, Sun | 23:45 | ~12:45 (+1) | ~13 h | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E (all AC) |
| 22904 | Bhuj → BDTS | Mon, Thu, Sat | ~15:55 | ~05:15 (+1) | ~13 h 20m | Same AC classes |
💸 Fare Estimates (BDTS → Bhuj)
According to mid-2025 fare data:
- 1A: ₹2,890
- 2A: ₹1,730
- 3A: ₹1,225
- 3E: ₹1,140
(includes superfast surcharge and GST) turn0search11turn0search5
🌟 Why It May Be Relevant
- Initially a festival or seasonal “AC special” service (09003/09004) starting October 2020, this train has been standardized now as 22903/22904 AC Superfast Express with fixed weekly frequency.
- It remains one of the only direct fully AC services between Mumbai (BDTS) and Bhuj.
- Designed for AC comfort, speed, and minimal stops—reports note reliable timing and modern LHB rake, though no pantry car (e‑catering available)turn0search4turn0search1turn0search6.
🎯 Recommendations
- For AC travel between Mumbai and Bhuj, Train 22903/22904 is the best available direct option.
- Check availability early—this is a popular train with limited frequency.
- Prefer this regular service over earlier special-fare trains—it’s standardized, more reliable, and better maintained.
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