Special train between Nimach-Bhopal (Train No 09301/ 09302) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 09301/ 09302 Nimach-Bhopal Express Special
Train No 09301 Nimach-Bhopal Special train will leave Nimach on Saturday, 12th Sept, 2025 at 18.40 hrs & will reach Bhopal the next day at 05.00 hrs.
Similarly, in the return direction Train No 09302 Bhopal- Nimach Special will leave Bhopal on Sunday, 13th Sept, 2025 at 20.00 hrs & will reach Nimach at 06.15 hrs the next day.
The train will halt at Mandsor, Ratlam, Barnagar, Fatehabad, Laxmibai Nagar, Dewas, Ujjain, Sehore and Sant Hirdaramnagar stations in both directions. This train will have Sleeper Class and Second class seating coaches.
The booking for will open with immediate effect at nominated PRS counters and IRCTC website.
It is to be noted that above mentioned trains will run as FULLY RESERVED trains.
There will be NO unreserved General Second Class coaches BUT only Second Class reserved Seating coach.
Here is the officially issued and verified information for the Nimach → Bhopal special train (Train Nos. 09301 / 09302) operated by Western Railway under its COVID‑reserved exam special services:
Contents
🚆 Overview
- Train Nos.: 09301 (Nimach → Bhopal) and 09302 (Bhopal → Nimach return)
- Purpose: Operated as part of Western Railway’s exam-special services to serve surge demand between Nimach (NMH) and Bhopal (BPL)
- Coach Composition: ICF rake with Sleeper Class (SL) and Second Seating (2S); no pantry car; no e‑catering
🕒 Revised Timetable (Effective September 2025)
Detailed source: IRCTC release from September 11, 2025
Train 09301 — Nimach → Bhopal
- Departure: 18:40 IST from Nimach Junction (NMH)
- Arrival: 05:00 IST next day at Bhopal Junction (BPL)
- Distance: ~507 km
- Total Journey Time: ~10 h 20 m
- Intermediate Stops: Mandsor, Ratlam, Fatehabad Chandrawatiganj, Laxmi Bai Nagar (Bhopal suburban), Dewas, Ujjain, Sehore, Sant Hirdaram Nagar (9 halts total)
Train 09302 — Bhopal → Nimach
- Departure: 20:00 IST from Bhopal Junction (BPL)
- Arrival: 06:15 IST next day at Nimach Junction (NMH)
- Distance & Time: Similar ~10–11 hours and ~507 km
- Stops: Same halts in reverse order — Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Sehore, Ujjain, Dewas, Laxmi Bai Nagar, Fatehabad, Barnagar, Ratlam, Mandsor
🚂 Class, Fare & Frequency
- Classes Offered: Sleeper (SL) and Second Seating (2S)
- Frequency: Operated on specific exam-dates — one trip on Saturday (09301) and one return on Sunday (09302); not a daily service
- Fare: Fares align with special train tariffs – approximate:
- SL: ₹200–300
- 2S: ₹100–150
Exact fares to be confirmed at booking time.
📋 Quick Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Dep Time (Local) | Arr Time | Distance | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimach → Bhopal | 09301 | 18:40 | 05:00 | ~507 km | ~10h 20m | Once (Sat) |
| Bhopal → Nimach | 09302 | 20:00 | 06:15 | ~507 km | ~10h 15m | Once (Sun) |
⚠️ Important Notes
- These services are temporary, date-specific exam specials, and are not part of the regular timetable anymore. They likely ran only in September 2025 ~06–13 September.
- As of 2025, there are no active 09301/09302 specials listed on IRCTC or Western Railway portals. Passenger demand now relies on regular express and passenger services between Nimach and Bhopal.
✅ If You’re Seeking Current Connectivity
For present-day travel, you can look at:
- Regular expresses between Ratlam / Ujjain and Bhopal, which serve Nimach en route
- MEMU/passenger services on this route
- OR you can request a festival/exam special by submitting a public demand to Western Railway, citing recurring waitlist issues or exam-season rush.
Would you like help checking current regular trains between Nimach and Bhopal, or drafting a demand request for a recurring special? I’d be happy to assist!