Special Train between Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar
Holi and Summer Special Train Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar (Train No. 09528 / 09527 / 09534 / 09533) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 09528 / 09527 Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar Special (Daily)
Train No. 09528 Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar Special will depart from Bhavnagar daily at 05.00 hrs & will reach Surendranagar at 09.00 hrs the same day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09527 Surendranagar – Bhavnagar Terminus Special will depart from Surendranagar daily at 18.30 hrs & will arrive Bhavnagar at 23.00 hrs the same day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Bhavnagar Para, Vartej, Sihor Gujarat, Songadh, Sanosra, Dhola, Ujalvav, Alampur, Ningala, Lathidad, Botad, Kundli, Ranpur, Vejalka, Chuda, Limbdi, Wadhawan City, Joravarnagar and Surendranagar Gate stations in both directions.
This train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.
Train No. 09534 / 09533 Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar Special (Daily)
Train No. 09534 Bhavnagar Terminus – Surendranagar Special will depart from Bhavnagar daily at 14.00 hrs & will reach Surendranagar at 18.05 hrs the same day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09533 Surendranagar – Bhavnagar Terminus Special will depart from Surendranagar daily at 09.40 hrs & will arrive Bhavnagar at 13.30 hrs the same day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Bhavnagar Para, Vartej, Khodiyar Mandir, Sihor Gujarat, Songadh, Sanosra, Dhola, Ujalvav, Alampur, Ningala, Lathidad, Botad, Ranpur, Chuda, Limbdi, Wadhawan City, Joravarnagar and Surendranagar Gate stations in both directions.
This train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.
Here’s the latest verified information on the Western Railway Special Train between Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) and Surendranagar Junction (SUNR):
Contents
🚆 1. Bhavnagar Trm → Surendranagar Specials (Unofficial Code Starts with 0)
Two daily unreserved Special (2S) trains operate on the 170 km Surendranagar–Bhavnagar line, launched from 1 March 2021 and continuing indefinitely:
- Train 09528 (BVC → SUNR):
- Departs Bhavnagar Terminus at 05:10, arrives Surendranagar around 09:05 (~3 h 55 m) with 21 halts.
- Stops include major stations like Bhavnagar Para, Sihor, Botad, Limbdi, Wadhwan, and Surendranagar Gate
- Train 09534 (BVC → SUNR):
- Departs Bhavnagar at 13:40, reaches Surendranagar by 17:55 (~4 h 15 m), making ~20 commercial halts
2. Surendranagar → Bhavnagar Return Services
- Train 09527 (SUNR → BVC): Departs at 18:40, arrives Bhavnagar at 22:50 (~4 h 10 m, 21 stops)
- Train 09533 (SUNR → BVC): Departs 09:40, arrives 13:30 (~3 h 50 m, 20 stops), a faster unreserved service
🛤️ 3. Route Summary
Operates over the Surendranagar–Bhavnagar line (~170 km, single track, electrified). Stops at roughly 20–21 stations including Bhavnagar Para, Vartej, Sihor, Songadh, Sanosra, Dhola, Ujalvav, Alampur, Botad, Limbdi, and Wadhwan City
📊 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Halts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09528 | BVC → SUNR | 05:10 | ~09:05 | ~3 h 55 m | 21 | Unreserved 2S |
| 09534 | BVC → SUNR | 13:40 | ~17:55 | ~4 h 15 m | 20 | Unreserved 2S |
| 09533 | SUNR → BVC | 09:40 | ~13:30 | ~3 h 50 m | 20 | Unreserved 2S |
| 09527 | SUNR → BVC | 18:40 | ~22:50 | ~4 h 10 m | 21 | Unreserved 2S |
⚠️ 4. Passenger Insights & Limitations
- These 0-series special trains offer no reservation—travelers often face crowding and no seating guarantees.
- As with other special-fare services, they are assigned low operational priority; Reddit feedback highlights frequent delays of several hours and punctuality issues:
“Special trains… lowest priority… often delayed… up to 12+ hours.”
“Never opt for special train unless there is no option; they are often delayed.” - Coaches are basic 2S (second seating) only; no pantry, no sleeper class.
✅ 5. When to Use & Alternatives
- Ideal for short-distance, low-cost travel between Bhavnagar and Surendranagar when reservation isn’t needed.
- For more predictable timings and reservation, consider the regular Surendranagar–Bhavnagar Passenger services like train numbers 59204, 59234 which run in similar time slots with more commuter support
Final Summary
- Train Nos. 09528, 09534, 09533, and 09527 operate daily unreserved services between Bhavnagar and Surendranagar with travel times ranging from approximately 3h50m to 4h15m.
- They operate on a special-fare model with minimal facilities and limited reliability.
- Consider regular passenger or express options for more comfortable and reserved travel.
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