Summer Special Train Banaras-Udhna-Banaras
Banaras-Udhna-Banaras
WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN WEEKLY SUPERFAST SUMMER SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN UDHNA & BANARAS
For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run a Superfast Summer Special train on Special Fare between Udhna and Banaras.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the special train is as under:
Train No. 09013/09014 Udhna – Banaras Superfast Summer Special [4 Trips]
Train No. 09013 Udhna – Banaras Special will leave Udhna every Tuesday at 07.25 hrs & will reach Banaras at 10.50 hrs, the next day. This train will run on 26th April and 3rd May 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 09014 Banaras – Udhna Special will depart from Banaras every Wednesday at 18.10 hrs & will arrive Udhna at 20.10 hrs, the next day.
This train will run on 27th April and 4th May 2025. Enroute this train will halt at Vadodara, Ratlam, Nagda, Ujjain, Maksi, Shajapur, Biyavra Rajgarh, Ruthiyai, Guna, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Malanpur, Soni, Bhind, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj and Gyanpur Road stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.
The booking of Train Nos. 09013 will open from 23rd April, 2025 at PRS counters and IRCTC website. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
It appears that **Western Railway operated a Summer Special Superfast Train between Udhna (Surat) and Banaras (BSBS) in April–May 2025 – Train Nos. 09013/09014 – but no such service was scheduled or announced for 2025. Here’s an overview:
Contents
🚆 Udhna ↔ Banaras Summer Special (2025 Season)
🔹 Train 09013 – Udhna → Banaras
- Departed Udhna every Tuesday at 07:25 hrs, arriving Banaras next day at ~10:50 hrs.
- Ran for only two weeks: 26 April & 3 May 2025.
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🔹 Train 09014 – Banaras → Udhna
- Departed Banaras every Wednesday at 18:10 hrs, arriving Udhna next day ~20:10 hrs.
- Operated on corresponding dates: 27 April & 4 May 2025.
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❌ No Special Train in 2025
- No 09013/09014 or equivalent seasonal special services are listed for 2025. Western Railway’s official summer special list for that season does not include Udhna–Banaras route.
- Regular services like the Udhna–Banaras Weekly Superfast Express (20929/20930) and 20962 via Gwalior continue as standard options with weekly frequency.
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🧾 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Operated As | Frequency (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udhna → Banaras | 09013 | Summer Special (Apr–May 2025) | ❌ Not in 2025 |
| Banaras → Udhna | 09014 | Summer Special (Apr–May 2025) | ❌ Not in 2025 |
| Udhna ↔ Banaras | 20929 / 20930 | Regular Superfast Weekly | ✅ Active in 2025 |
🔎 Traveler Notes & Advice
- Special fare trains are typically assigned low track priority, often incurring delays of 10–12+ hours or schedule variability.
“Special trains… they have least priority… delays of 10 hrs are very common.”
([turn0reddit18]turn0reddit24]) - Fares are usually higher than regular trains, but onboard service and quality may not correspond with the price point.
✅ Recommendations for 2025 Travel
- Opt for the regular Udhna–Banaras Superfast Express (Train Nos. 20929 / 20930) to ensure better reliability, fixed schedules, and consistent amenities.
- If you expected a special train, keep an eye on Western Railway or IRCTC bulletins in March–April 2025, in case ad-hoc festival or migration specials are added.
- Always check NTES / IRCTC Live Running Status prior to departure when traveling – timing and platform changes are common.
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