Special Trains between Bandra Terminus-Veraval
Holi Special Train between Mumbai-Veraval (Train No. 09217 / 09218) Saurashtra Janta Special time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Veraval Jn-Mumbai (Train No. 09217 / 09218)
Train No. 09217 Mumbai-Veraval Jn special train
Train No. 09217 Mumbai-Veraval Jn Special train will leave from (Daily) Mumbai (BDTS) at 13.40 hrs & will reach Veraval Jn (VRL) at 07.20 hrs and train running time between the stations 17 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 09218 Veraval Jn-Mumbai special train
Similarly, Train No. 09218 Veraval Jn-Mumbai Special train will leave from (Daily) Veraval Jn (VRL) at 11.50 hrs & will reach Mumbai (BDTS) at 05.45 hrs and train running time between the stations 17 hour and 55 minutes.
Mumbai-Veraval Jn Distance between the station is 913 Kilometre.
Date of Commencement of Regular Service:
Train No. 09217 from Mumbai-Veraval Jn special train from 24-02-2025
Train No: 09218 from Veraval Jn-Mumbai special train from 23-02-2025
Here’s the most current information on special and regular trains running between Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) and Veraval (Gujarat) in 2025:
Contents
🚆 1. Regular Scheduled Service:
Bandra Terminus–Veraval Weekly Superfast Express (19203 / 19204)
- Introduced: October 28, 2025
- Train Numbers: 19203 (Bandra → Veraval), 19204 (Veraval → Bandra)
- Frequency: Once weekly in each direction (Saturdays from BDTS, Fridays from VRL)
- Journey Time: ~17 hours 45 minutes over ~937 km with ~22 stops
- Classes Available: AC First Class, AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved; catering on board.
🆕 2. Special Fare / Temporary Services:
- There is no widely documented special-train service like 09217 / 09218 offering Bandra‑Veraval service explicitly listed in official public schedules for 2025.
- Listings such as “Bandra Terminus Veraval Special (09217)” appear in aggregation sites but lack verified timetables or operational confirmations
- Community feedback on “special trains” frequently warns that such services often run with substantial delays, are loosely scheduled, and should be considered only in emergencies ● for example:
“Special trains are made up of parts of different trains… almost always late
“Special trains are added apart… these trains almost always have no pantry car too
📋 Summary Table
| Train Type | Train No | Frequency | Depart (Mumbai) | Arrive (Veraval) | Duration | Halts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Superfast Express | 19203 | Weekly (Sat) | ~19:25 BDTS | ~13:10 VRL (+1) | ~17h 45m | ~22 | Reliable schedule, AC + Sleeper |
| Regular Superfast Express | 19204 | Weekly (Fri) | ~17:15 VRL | ~05:15 BDTS (+1) | ~16h 30m | ~22 | Return direction |
| Special Fare / Temporary | ~09217 / 09218 | Irregular | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | ~16–17h? | Varies | Use with caution; delays likely |
✅ Conclusion & Recommendations
- The regular Bandra Terminus–Veraval Weekly Superfast Express (19203/19204) is the confirmed, scheduled train service between these stations, operating weekly in each direction.
- While “special” or “exam special”/”festival special” trains sometimes appear in intermediate listings, there’s no verified 2025 schedule for a Bandra–Veraval specific special train. These entries may reflect tentative plans or placeholder services, and often run with long delays and lower priority.
- Unless you have booking confirmation or IRCTC validation of a special train ticket (like 09217), your best bet remains the regular weekly service.
Would you like me to check availability, coach composition, or fares for a specific date of travel? Or look up other alternate trains (e.g. via Ahmedabad with the new Vande Bharat from Veraval)?