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Holi Special Train Mumbai Central-Jaipur-Borivali

Mumbai Central-Jaipur-Borivali

Train No. 09039 / 09040 Mumbai Central-Jaipur-Borivali Superfast [2 Trips]

Train No. 09039 Mumbai Central-Jaipur superfast special will depart from Mumbai Central on Wednesday, 16th March 2022 at 23.55 hrs & will reach Jaipur at 19.25 hrs the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09040 Jaipur-Borivali superfast special will depart from Jaipur on Thursday, 17th March 2022 at 21.15 hrs & will reach Borivali at 15.10 hrs the next day. Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Jn., Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh and Phulera stations in both directions. This train comprises of Ist AC, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier 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 what Indian Railways operated for the Holi Special Train service connecting Mumbai Central → Jaipur → Borivali during Holi 2025:

🚆 Holi Special Train: Mumbai Central – Jaipur – Borivali (Train Nos. 09001 / 09002)

🔹 09001 – Mumbai Central → Jaipur (via Borivali)

  • Runs tri‑weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 3 March to 30 June 2025.
  • Departs Mumbai Central at 22:20 hrs, arrives Khatipura (Jaipur) around 16:40 hrs next day.
  • Halts at stations including Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Sabarmati, Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, and Jaipur.
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  • Coaches: AC 2‑Tier & AC 3‑Tier, total 16 coaches.
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🔹 09002 – Jaipur (Khatipura) → Mumbai Central (via Borivali)

  • Returns tri‑weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday between 4 March and 1 July 2025.
  • Departs Khatipura at 19:05 hrs, arrives Mumbai Central around 13:30 hrs next day.
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📋 Summary Table

Train No. Route Days of Operation Departure (Origin) Arrival (Destination) Duration
09001 Mumbai Central → Jaipur Mon, Wed, Sat (Mar–Jun 2025) 22:20 (Mumbai C.) ~16:40 (Khatipura) ~18h 20m
09002 Jaipur → Mumbai Central Tue, Thu, Sun (Mar–Jul 2025) 19:05 (Khatipura) ~13:30 (Mumbai C.) ~18h 25m
  • Notably, key city Borivali is one of the early halts on the outbound leg.
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⚠️ Traveler Cautions & User Feedback

  • Special fare trains run with lowest track priority, causing frequent delays:

    “Festival special train… journey extended from 14 hours to 20… passengers suffered…”
    “Special trains start with 0 and have least priority… delays are common.”
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  • Tickets cost more than regular scheduled trains, yet onboard and service quality may be basic and unpredictable.

✅ Recommendations

  • If you’re traveling on Borivali–Mumbai Central sector, note that 09001/09002 stops at Borivali early in the route.
  • Prefer reliable alternatives for Mumbai–Jaipur travel:
    • Regular Superfast trains like 12955/56 (Mumbai Central–Jaipur Superfast Express) run daily with better priority and onboard catering.
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    • Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (12979/80) also runs facility-rich services via Borivali with pantry.
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  • If using the Holi Special, book early via IRCTC or PRS and do check live running status (NTES) before departure.
  • Carry your own food and water—pantry service is not provided onboard.

Would you like:

  • A station-by-station timetable with exact timings?
  • Fare breakdown for AC classes?
  • Seat availability / PNR check for the upcoming runs?
  • Comparison of regular alternatives on this route (e.g. 12955/56 vs. 09001 special)?

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