Special Trains between Dadar-Bhagat Ki Kothi
Holi Special Train between Mumbai-Bhagat Ki Kothi (Train No. 04818 / 04817) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Bhagat Ki Kothi-Mumbai (Train No. 04818 / 04817)
Train No. 04818 / 04817 Dadar-Bhagat Ki Kothi Special (Bi-Weekly) (34 trips)
Train No. 04818 Dadar – Bhagat Ki Kothi special will depart Dadar every Tuesday & Friday at 15.05 hrs & will reach Bhagat Ki Kothi at 07.20 hrs the next day. This train will run from 2nd February to 30th March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 04817 Bhagat Ki Kothi – Dadar special will leave Bhagat Ki Kothi every Monday & Thursday at 19.50 hrs & will arrive Dadar at 12.25 hrs the next day. This train will run from 1st February to 29th March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mahesana Jn, Patan, Bhildi Jn Raniwara, Marwar Bhinmal, Modran, Jalor, Mokalsar and Samdari Jn 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 accurate and up-to-date summary of special train services between Dadar (Western Railway, Mumbai) and Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur region), including both formerly seasonal specials and the currently regularized weekly service:
Contents
🚄 1. Regular Superfast Express (Now Permanent)
Train Nos. 20484 / 20483 – Dadar Western ↔ Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express
- This service was officially regularized from July 5, 2025, evolving from the earlier festival‑special 04818/04817 pairing
- Depart Dadar (20484): 15:00 hours daily (Monday through Sunday)
- Arrive BGKT: ~07:20 next morning (~16 h 20 min across ~945 km, averaging ~58 km/h)
- Return (20483 Bhagat Ki Kothi → Dadar): Departs ~20:00, arrives Dadar ~12:50 next day
- Classes available: Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), AC 3‑Tier Economy (3E), Sleeper Class (SL), General (GN)
This is now a daily regular train, preferred for dependable scheduling and higher priority over special designations.
🎟️ 2. Seasonal/Festival Specials (Historic Runs)
Train Nos. 04818 / 04817 – Dadar Western ↔ Bhagat Ki Kothi Festival Specials
- Historically operated during festival or peak seasons (e.g. December 2025 onward), these ran bi‑weekly:
- 04818 Dadar → BGKT: departs Tuesdays & Fridays at ~15:05, arriving next day by ~07:20.
- 04817 BGKT → Dadar: departs ~19:50 on Mondays & Thursdays, arriving ~12:25 next day (
- Coach mix: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, 2S seating.
- These were temporary services, later regularized into train 20484/83. As of mid‑2025, they are not separately scheduled
📋 Summary Comparison
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Departs DDR → BGKT | Duration | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20484/20483 | Regular Superfast Express | Daily (since 2025) | 15:00 → ~07:20 | ~16 h 20 min | ~945 km | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GN |
| 04818/04817 | Festival Special (historic) | Seasonal only (2025–22) | Tue/Fri / Mon/Thu | ~16–17 h | ~945 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
ℹ️ Insights & Recommendations
- Use Train 20484/20483 for consistent and dependable scheduling—it now counts as a regular daily train over this route.
- The older 04818/04817 specials are discontinued, having been merged into the current regular service schedule.
- Special trains historically carried lower operational priority, sometimes causing delays or cancellations. The regular service now enjoys better reliability.
- Platform / coach info: Coach composition for 20484/83 was upgraded since December 2025; includes LHB rake, standard AC plus 3E, SL, and general classes with extended capacity during high-demand windows
- Live tracking: Always check IRCTC PNR or NTES/Live Train for real-time status—especially during monsoons or maintenance periods.
✅ Takeaway
- The Dadar–Bhagat Ki Kothi route is now served daily by train 20484/83, making special festival runs obsolete.
- If you’re planning travel now or later, refer to Train 20484 (DDR → BGKT) or 20483 (BGKT → DDR).
- No separate special train designation operates on this corridor currently.
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