Special train Bandra Terminus to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra | Special train Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Bandra Terminus
Special train Bandra Terminus to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra | Special train Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Bandra Terminus
Special train between Bandra Terminus-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (Train No. 04671 / 04672) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 04671 / 04672 Bandra Terminus-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special (Four days a week)
Train No. 04671 Bandra Terminus-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special train will depart from Bandra Terminus at 11.00 hrs every Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday and will reach Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 17.40 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 1st Jan, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 04672 Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Bandra Terminus Express Special train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 09.55 hrs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and will reach Bandra Terminus at 16.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 30th December, 2025.
The train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch Jn., Vadodara Jn., Godhra Jn., Dahod, Meghnagar, Ratlam Jn., Nagda Jn., Bhawani Mandi, Kota Jn, Sawai Madhpour, Mathura Jn., New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala Cantt Jn., Ludhiana Jn., Phagwara Jn., Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt., Kathua, Jammu Tawi & Udhampur stations in both directions.
Train No. 04671 will halt at H. Nizammuddin station while Train No. 04672 will halt at Subzi Mandi station. The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the most accurate and up‑to‑date overview of special and regular train services between Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK):
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🚆 Bandra Terminus → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
✅ Regular Service: 12471 / 12472 Swaraj Express
- Train 12471 departs Bandra Terminus at ~11:00 AM (on its scheduled days) and arrives at SVDK ~17:25 PM the next day.
- Journey covers ~2,028 km in ~33 h 15 m with 21 stops including Surat, Vadodara, Delhi, Pathankot, Jammu Tawi.
- Classes available: AC 1st, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, 3 Economy, Sleeper, General; full LHB rake with pantry and unreserved facilities.
- Frequency: 4 days a week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).
🎟️ Special Fare Service: 09097 / 09098
- Operated as a special fare AC superfast train on Sundays, departing Bandra Terminus at ~21:50, arriving at Katra ~10:00 AM next day.
- Covers ~2,035 km with only 16 stops, completes journey faster than the regular Swaraj Express.
- Coach composition: AC Chair Car (CC), AC 3-tier only—no pantry car, but e-catering available.
🔄 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Bandra Terminus
- 12472 Swaraj Express: Reverse leg of the weekly express, departing from Katra in the morning, arriving at Bandra Terminus on the 2nd day (~32–33 hours).
- 09098 Special Fare AC Spl: Return of the 09097 special fare train, usually departing Katra in evening/night on Sundays.
📋 Quick Comparison
| Service Type | Train No. | Days | Departure Time | Duration | Available Classes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaraj Express (Reg.) | 12471/12472 | 4 days/week | ~11:00 AM | ~33h15m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GN | Regular scheduled service |
| 09097 / 09098 (Spec.) | 09097/098 | Sunday | ~21:50 (BDTS) | ~36h10m | AC‑CC, AC‑3A only | Limited-stop, special fare |
🧭 Travel Insights
- Fastest and most comprehensive: The 09097 special fare train is preferable if you can travel on Sundays and prefer fewer halts and only AC class.
- More days & class options: The Swaraj Express (12471) offers flexible days and a full range of classes, suitable for general easing of travel.
- For pilgrims, both trains serve as direct Mumbai↔Katra connections and have high priority due to Vaishno Devi traffic.
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, there are both a regular superfast service (12471/72) and a special fare AC-only train (09097/098) operating between Bandra Terminus and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
- Swaraj Express runs 4 days a week with full coach classes; Special 09097 runs once weekly with limited AC-only coaches and faster speed.
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