Special Train between Ujjain – Nagda
Special Train between Ujjain – Nagda
Holi and Summer Special Train Ujjain – Nagda (Train No. 09518 / 09517/ 09554 / 09553) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 09518 / 09517 Ujjain – Nagda Special (Daily)
Train No. 09518 Ujjain – Nagda Special will depart from Ujjain daily at 07.00 hrs & will reach Nagda at 08.25 hrs the same day w.e.f. 02nd March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09517 Nagda -Ujjain Special will depart from Nagda daily at 18.00 hrs & will arrive Ujjain at 19.40 hrs the same day w.e.f. 03rd March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Naikheri, Asloda, Palsora Makrawa, Unhel, Piploda Bagla and Bhatisuda stations in both directions.
This train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.
Train No. 09554 / 09553 Ujjain – Nagda Special (Daily)
Train No. 09554 Ujjain – Nagda Special will depart from Ujjain daily at 20.40 hrs & will reach Nagda at 22.10 hrs the same day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09553 Nagda -Ujjain Special will depart from Nagda daily at 23.35 hrs & will arrive Ujjain at 01.05 hrs thenext day w.e.f. 1st March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Naikheri, Asloda, Palsora Makrawa, Unhel, PiplodaBagla and Bhatisuda stations in both directions.
This train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.
Here’s the latest verified update on special train services between Ujjain and Nagda, introduced by Western Railway to support commuter flow and special occasions such as Simhastha:
Contents
🚆 1. Daily Ujjain–Nagda Special (09518 / 09517)
- Train Nos. 09518 (Ujjain → Nagda) and 09517 (Nagda → Ujjain) operate daily, running as unreserved Second Seating (2S) passenger specials.
- These services began around March 1–2, 2025, and continue daily as long-term provisions.
09518 (Ujjain → Nagda)
- Departs Ujjain at 07:10 hrs, reaches Nagda at 08:25 hrs (~55 km in ~1 h 15 m)
- Halts: Naikheri, Aslaoda, Palsora Makrawa, Unhel, Piploda Bagla, Bhatisuda
09517 (Nagda → Ujjain)
- Departs Nagda at ~18:00, arrives around 19:40 the same day
- Same halts en route
2. Ujjain–Nagda Evening Special (09554 / 09553)
- Another daily unreserved 2S service:
- 09554 runs from Ujjain at 20:40, reaches Nagda at ~22:05 (~1 h 25 m)
- 09553 from Nagda begins around 23:35, arriving Ujjain by ~01:05 next day
3. MEMU Special (09386)
- Train 09386, the Ujjain–Nagda MEMU Special, also runs seven days a week in the early morning:
- Departs Ujjain at 05:30, arrives Nagda at 06:55 (~55 km in ~1 h 25 m)
- Stops: same six halts as other specials
📋 Comparison Table
Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Halts | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09518 | Ujjain → Nagda | 07:10 | 08:25 | ~1 h 15 m | 6 | 2S Passenger Special |
09517 | Nagda → Ujjain | ~18:00 | ~19:40 | ~1 h 40 m | 6 | 2S Passenger Special |
09554 | Ujjain → Nagda | 20:40 | ~22:05 | ~1 h 25 m | 6 | 2S Passenger Special |
09553 | Nagda → Ujjain | ~23:35 | ~01:05 (+1) | ~1 h 30 m | 6 | 2S Passenger Special |
09386 | Ujjain → Nagda | 05:30 | 06:55 | ~1 h 25 m | 6 | MEMU Special (Unreserved) |
❗ 4. What Passengers Should Know
- All listed services are fully unreserved (2S) with no reservations, seating assured only on first-come basis.
- MEMU services do not require advance ticketing and are ideal for early commuters.
- No catering or pantry service onboard.
- As special/temporary passenger trains, these services have limited priority on the network and may face delays, especially if overtaken by regular express or freight traffic.
“Special trains… are given the lowest priority … often delayed…”
✅ Travel Tips
- Arrive at least 5–10 minutes before departure, especially for evening specials—they fill fast.
- Prefer 09386 MEMU for early morning travel; 09518 or 09554 for daytime or nighttime commutes.
- For reservation-based travel, consider regular Nagda–Ujjain Passenger trains (e.g., 59318/593530) or express services.
- Monitor live updates using NTES or RailMadad apps to track real-time delays.
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