Special Train between Mumbai Central – Valsad
Holi and Summer Special Train Mumbai Central – Valsad Train No. 09023 / 09024) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no 09023 / 09024 Mumbai Central – Valsad Special (Daily)
Train no 09023 Mumbai Central – Valsad Special will depart from Mumbai Central daily at 18.10 hrs and will reach Valsad at 23.05 hrs on the same day.
Similarly Train no. 09024 Valsad – Mumbai Central Special will depart from Valsad at 04.40 hrs and will arrive Mumbai Central at 09.15 hrs on same day.
This train will halt at Dadar, Borivali, Virar, Vaitarna, Saphale , Kelve Road, Palghar, Boisar, Vangaon , Dahanu Road, Gholwad, Umargaon Road, Sanjan, Bhilad, Karambeli, Vapi, Udvada, Pardi and Atul stations in both directions.
Train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.
Here’s the most up-to-date information on the reserved-category special train between Mumbai Central and Valsad, introduced by Western Railway under the special-fare/reserved model:
Contents
🚆 1. Train Overview: 09023 / 09024 – Mumbai Central ↔ Valsad Special
- Known as MMCT–Valsad Special (09023) and Valsad–MMCT Special (09024), running in reserved category when introduced in Holi/Summer 2025 for higher demand routes ➕ separate unreserved version of 09023 also exists
- These reserved specials operated alongside unreserved versions, offering AC/Sleeper options prior to conversion programs.
🕒 2. Reserved Special Details (as originally announced in March 2025)
- Train No. 09023 (MMCT → BL): Departed Mumbai Central at 11:00 AM, reached Valsad around 13:45 the same day. Journey ~194 km in ~2 h 45 min with only 2 commercial halts: Borivali and one other (likely Palghar or Boisar). Average speed ~75 km/h
- Operated from March 3, 2025, through late June/July as part of special-fare superfast special category with limited stops
🚉 3. Unreserved Passenger Special Variant (09023 / 59023)
- Simultaneously, Western Railway also ran a daily unreserved MMCT–Valsad Passenger Special (09023 / 59023):
- Departs Mumbai Central at 18:10, arrives Valsad at 23:05 (~4h 55min), covering ~194 km with 21 stops (Borivali, Virar, Palghar, Dahanu Road, Vapi, Udvada, Pardi, Atul etc.)
- Unreserved 2S coaches, no pantry, uses spare ICF rake, popular among daily commuters and local travelers
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Type | Departs MMCT | Arrives Valsad | Duration | Stops | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ 09023 SF Special | Reserved Superfast Special | ~11:00 | ~13:45 | ~2h 45m | ~2 halts (Borivali + 1) | Yes (AC/Sleeper) |
| 59023/09023 U/R | Unreserved Passenger Special | 18:10 | 23:05 | ~4h 55m | ~21 halts | No |
⚠️ 4. Operational Notes & Passenger Warnings
- Special-fare reserved specials often have dynamic pricing, lower priority, and limited reliability. Reddit feedback warns:
“Special trains are given lowest priority… if the other train is delayed… this train will also get delayed”
- The fast reserved version is limited-use and may have ended post-summer; the unreserved Passenger Special remains in daily operation.
- The unreserved train is known to use outdated double-decker ICF coaches, which Western Railway plans to withdraw by late 2025 due to expiry of codal life
🛎️ Traveler Recommendations
- If you need reserved seating or AC travel, confirm current status of 09023 reserved special service before booking—IRCTC may still show availability if any trials or runs remain.
- For daily convenience, the unreserved Fast Passenger (59023) remains reliable but crowded and slow, best suited for local commuters.
- For faster and reserved travel, consider regular express alternatives like:
- Flying Ranee Express, Mumbai–Vadodara/Ahmedabad services, or MEMU between Virar–Valsad (2S class)
- Always check live running status on the day of travel, especially for special trains, using NTES or IRCTC.
Would you like help checking seat availability via IRCTC (if any reserved segment still exists), looking up live running status, or exploring express connections between Mumbai and Valsad?