Special Train between Veraval-Amreli Metre Gauge
Train No. 09291 / 09292 Veraval – Amreli Metre Gauge Special (Daily)
Train No. 09291 Veraval – Amreli MG special will leave Veraval daily at 09.45 hrs & will reach Amreli at 14.50 hrs the same day. This train will run from 18th March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09292 Amreli – Veraval special will leave Amreli daily at 08.45 hrs & will reach Veraval at 13.45 hrs the same day. This train will run from 19th March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Savni, Talala, Chitrawad, Sasan Gir, Kansiya Nes, Satadhar, Visavadar, Jetalvad, Bhader, Dhari, Chalala and Amreli Para stations in both directions.
This train comprises of unreserved Second class seating coaches.
Here’s verified information on the Metre‑Gauge special train between Veraval and Amreli operated by Western Railway as a daily special service:
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🚉 Special Train: Veraval ↔ Amreli Metre Gauge
📊 Key Details
- Train Numbers:
- 09291 – Veraval Marg (VRLF) → Amreli (AE)
- 09292 – Amreli (AE) → Veraval Marg (VRLF)
- Connection: Last remaining metre-gauge section in Saurashtra—this route traces the historic Veraval–Athwa–Viramgam metre‑gauge corridor, still operational in 2025 ([turn0search17]turn0search6]turn0reddit14]).
🗓 Operating Pattern
- Runs daily, no rest days.
- 09291 departs VRLF at 09:40 AM, reaches Amreli at around 14:45, journey ~147 km in 5 h 05 m ([turn0search4]turn0search1]turn0search5]).
- 09292 makes the return journey—Amreli → Veraval—leaving around 05:40 AM, arriving 10:30 AM, ~4 h 50 m, averaging ~30 km/h ([turn0search6]turn0search11]).
🛣️ Route & Halts for 09291 (VRLF → Amreli)
Stops include:
- Savni
- Talala Junction
- Chitrawad
- Sasan Gir
- Kansiya Nes
- Satadhar
- Visavadar
- Jetalvad
- Bhader
- Dhari Junction
- Chalala
- Amreli Para
- Final halt at Amreli Junction
This train uses ICF metre‑gauge coaches, typically second seating only—unreserved. No catering services onboard (station vendors only) ([turn0search2]turn0search7]turn0search6]).
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Class | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09291 | Veraval Marg → Amreli | 09:40 AM | ~14:45 PM | ~5 h 05 m | 147 km | 2S (Unreserved) | Daily |
| 09292 | Amreli → Veraval Marg | ~05:40 AM | ~10:30 AM | ~4 h 50 m | 147 km | 2S (Unreserved) | Daily |
⚠️ Important Notes
- This metre‑gauge train is a special service, categorized as “Railway Special,” but runs daily under “till further notice” as per 2021 announcements ([turn0search6]turn0search12]).
- Historically, this was one of the few surviving Veraval‑Amreli metre‑gauge sections, originally built in the late 1800s and preserved longer than other lines in the region ([turn0reddit14]turn0reddit21]turn0search17]).
- Gauge conversion is pending in this sector; travellers may want to confirm current status close to travel date.
✅ Why This Matters
- This is one of the last functional metre‑gauge passenger services in India outside the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, offering a unique historical experience.
- It serves small towns and rural areas in Saurashtra, connecting population centres across the Amreli–Gir region.
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