Special train between Somnath – Ahmedabad (Train No 09201/ 09202) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Somnath – Ahmedabad (Train No 09201/ 09202) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 09201/09202 Somnath – Ahmedabad – Somnath Super Fast Express Special
Train No 09201 Somnath – Ahmedabad Special will leave Somnath on Saturday, 12th Sept, 2025 at 21.30 hrs & will reach Ahmedabad the next day at 05.25 hrs.
Similarly, in the return direction Train No 09202 Ahmedabad – Somnath Special will leave Ahmedabad on Sunday, 13th Sept, 2025 at 21.10 hrs to reach Somnath at 05.05 hrs the next day.
The train will halt at Veraval, Chorwad Rd, Maliya Hatina, Keshod, Junagadh, Jetalsar, Navagadh, Virpur, Gondal, Bhakti Nagar, Rajkot, Wankaner, Than, Surendranagar and Viramgam 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.
It appears that Train Nos. 09201 / 09202—commonly referred to as the Somnath – Ahmedabad Exam Special/Superfast Special—were temporary COVID‑reserved or exam‑special services, typically active during limited periods (e.g. September 2020 or June 2022). These services are not part of the current regular timetable.
Contents
🚆 Summary of 09201 / 09202 (Exam Special)
🗓 Running Period & Type
- Operated as occasion-based specials (e.g., exam seasons, temporary surge travel).
- Used reserved coaches (2S/SL); rake maintained by Western Railway.
- Not active in regular schedules currently.
🕒 Timetable Details (Estimates from historical runs)
- 09201 (Somnath → Ahmedabad Exam SF Special)
- Past runs showed departures around 21:30–22:16 IST, arriving Ahmedabad early morning next day (arrival around 04:15 to 05:25 depending on schedule) over ~6 h 45 m to ~7 h 10 m with 8–12 halts.
- 09202 (Ahmedabad → Somnath Exam SF Special)
- Historical departures at ≈21:10–23:07 IST, arriving Somnath in ~2 h 0 m (no halts) to ~4 h 41 m with some halts.
📊 Indicative Table Based on Past Runs
| Train No. | Route | Dep (Somnath/ADI) | Arr (ADI/Somnath) | Duration | Estimated Halts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09201 | Somnath → Ahmedabad | ~21:30–22:16 IST | ~04:15–05:25 IST | ~6 h 45–7 h 10 | 8–12 |
| 09202 | Ahmedabad → Somnath | ~21:10–23:07 IST | ~23:56–01:07 or later | ~2–4 h | 0–2 |
ℹ️ Why This Data Isn’t Active Today
- These trains were temporary specials, not collegiate timetable services.
- Western Railway has no ongoing listings for 09201/09202 on IRCTC or official portals as of mid‑2025.
- A permanent Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express (Train Nos. 19119/19120) currently runs daily, covering the route in about 9h 22m with unreserved class.
✅ What You Should Do Next
- For current connectivity between Ahmedabad and Somnath, consider Train 19119/19120 (Ahmedabad–Somnath Intercity Express) with daily frequency.
- To request a special train (e.g. exam or festival travel), you can submit a public demand to Western Railway or IRCTC, citing consistent high demand or passenger requests.
- I can help you draft a formal demand letter or show current regular train options—just let me know!