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Holi Special Train Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Terminus -Bandra Terminus

Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Terminus -Bandra Terminus

Train No. 09005 / 09006 Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Terminus -Bandra Terminus Superfast [2 Trips]

Train No. 09005 Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Terminus superfast special will depart from Bandra Terminus on Monday, 14th March 2025 at 21.45 hrs & will reach Bhavnagar T. at 10.30 hrs the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09006 Bhavnagar T.-Bandra Terminus superfast special will depart from Bhavnagar T. on Wednesday, 16th March 2025 at 10.10 hrs & will reach Bandra Terminus at 23.25 hrs the same day. Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Botad, Dhola, Songadh and Sihor Junction stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class Seating coaches.

For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. Passengers are requested by Western Railway, to adhere to all norms, SOPs related to COVID-19 during boarding, travelling and at the destination.

Here’s the confirmed info about the Holi Special Train between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus (which includes a stop at Borivali early on the outbound leg):

🚆 Bandra Terminus ↔ Bhavnagar Terminus Holi Special – Train Nos. 09203 / 09204

🔹 09203 – Bandra Terminus → Bhavnagar Terminus

  • Departs Bandra Terminus at 14:50 hrs, heads north via key halts including Borivali (~15:15 hrs).
  • Covers ~748 km in ~15h 25m, arriving Bhavnagar Terminus around 06:15 hrs the next day.
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🔹 09204 – Bhavnagar Terminus → Bandra Terminus

  • Returns, running the reverse route on the corresponding dates.
  • Departure and arrival timing roughly mirror the outbound journey schedule.

These services were officially scheduled as special-fare Holi trains by Western Railway and ran twice in March 2025 to manage festive passenger demand.
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📋 Overview Table

Train No. Direction Departs Arrives Duration
09203 Bandra Terminus → Bhavnagar 14:50 hrs (Day 1) ~06:15 hrs (Day 2) ~15h 25m
09204 Bhavnagar → Bandra Terminus Approx. equivalent timings Returns to Bandra next day ~15h 30m
  • Major halts include Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Botad, Songadh, Sihor, and final stop at Bhavnagar.
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  • Coach classes offered: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General. No pantry car, but e-catering available at major stations.

⚠️ Traveler Notes & Community Feedback

  • These are special-fare festival trains, which operate at low priority on tracks. Delays of 6–12+ hours are commonly reported by passengers.

    “Special trains… they have least priority… expect long delays.”
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  • Although fares can be higher, the service quality and punctuality often do not match expectations for the price paid.

✅ Travel Recommendations

  • Only use 09203/09204 if:
    • Your travel coincides exactly with its running date (mid-March Holi period).
    • No regular trains are available or booking quotas are full.
  • Prefer regular trains such as:
    • 12971/12972 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Express—daily service with higher priority and better safety.
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  • Book early, and monitor NTES or IRCTC Live Running Status for delays or cancellations.
  • Pack your own meals and water—palette services may be inconsistent.

Would you like:

  • A full station-by-station timetable with timings and platforms?
  • A fare breakdown by class (2A, 3A, SL)?
  • PNR or seat availability check for your travel date?
  • Comparison with regular express alternatives?

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