Special Trains between Bandra Terminus-Bikaner
Holi Special Train between Mumbai-Bikaner (Train No. 02474 / 02473) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Bikaner-Mumbai (Train No. 02474 / 02473)
Train No. 02474 / 02473 Bandra Terminus – Bikaner Superfast Special (Weekly) (18 trips)
Train No. 02474 Bandra Terminus – Bikaner special will depart Bandra (T) every Tuesday at 14.35 hrs, & will reach Bikaner at 12.25 hrs the next day. This train will run from 2nd February to 30th March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 02473 Bikaner – Bandra (T) special will leave Bikaner every Monday at 15.00 hrs & will arrive Bandra (T) at 12.45 hrs the next day. This train will run from 1st February to 29th March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Borivali, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana Jn, Unjha, Palanpur Jn Abu Rd, Jawai Bandh, Marwar Jn, Pali Marwar, Jodhpur Jn, Merta Rd, Nagaur and Nokha stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the most up‑to‑date information on special (festival/summer) trains between Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) and Bikaner, as well as the newly introduced regular express service, accurate as of mid‑2025:
Contents
🔹 Regular AC Superfast Express: 21903 / 21904 Bandra Terminus ↔ Bikaner AC Express
- Inaugural run: 22 May 2025; commenced commercial operations on 26 May 2025. Operates weekly
- 21903 Bandra → Bikaner: Departs Mondays at 23:25, arrives next day at 20:40; ~1,214 km in ~21 h 15 m.
- 21904 Bikaner → Bandra: Departs Wednesdays at 08:50, arrives next day at 06:45; ~21 h 55 m total
- Composition: 18 AC‑3E coaches, 2 AC Chair Car; LHB rake
This is now a regular, scheduled service offering comfortable, air‑conditioned travel.
🔹 Festival / Special Fare Specials (March 2025 Holi Season)
04714 Bandra Terminus → Bikaner (Special Fare via Jodhpur)
- Runs every Friday at 16:00, arriving next day at 13:50, over approx 21 h 50 m, covering ~1,220 km with 20 halts
- Comprises AC‑2A, AC‑3A, Sleeper, and General coaches.
04713 Bikaner → Bandra Terminus (Return Special)
- Operates every Thursday at 15:00, reaching Mumbai next day by 13:40, during 6–28 March 2025 period
🚩 09035 / 09036 – Holi Special AC Superfast
- 09035 (Bandra → Bikaner) departs 5 Mar & 25 Jun 2025 at 11:00 AM, arriving at ~09:10 next day.
- Operates with AC‑3 tier and AC Chair Car only; flagged as AC Special Fare during Holi periods .
📋 Service Overview
| Train No. | Type | Days | Dep (BDTS) / Arr (BKN) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21903 / 21904 | Regular AC Express | Mon / Wed | 23:25 → 20:40 | ~21h 15m / ~21h 55m | AC‑3E, AC Chair Car |
| 04714 / 04713 | Special Fare Express | Fridays / Thursdays (Mar 6–28, 2025) | 16:00 → 13:50 (04714) | ~21h 50m | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| 09035 / 09036 | AC Special Holi Service | 5 Mar, 25 Jun 2025 | 11:00 → ~09:10 | ~22h | AC‑3 Tier + Chair Car |
⚠️ Key Notes for Travelers
- 21903/21904 is now a permanent weekly service with stable scheduling and higher operational priority compared to specials
- Special trains (04714/04713, 09035/09036) are time-limited, run only during designated festival windows, and have lower scheduling priority; delays of several hours have been reported .
- Always confirm active running dates on IRCTC or NTES before booking.
- Seating classes: Regular 21903/04 is fully AC; specials include mixed classes (including Sleeper and General).
- Catering: Likely available via e‑catering or pantry, but check train status beforehand.
✅ Travel Suggestions
- For reliable and comfortable travel, prefer 21903 / 21904 AC Express—the regular weekly service.
- If traveling during festival blocks (like Holi), check for special fare trains (04714/04713 or 09035/09036) but book early and allow buffer for potential delays.
- Use IRCTC, NTES, or Trainman to monitor PNR status and live train running updates.
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