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Summer Special Train Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar-Bandra Terminus

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Summer Special Train Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar-Bandra Terminus

Mumbai-Bhavnagar-Mumbai

Western Railway to run Summer Special Trains between Bandra – Bhavnagar

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run Summer Special trains

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, details of these trains are as under:

Train No. 09453 / 09454 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Terminus Special [14 Trips]

Train No. 09453 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Terminus Special will depart from Bandra Terminus every Friday at 09.00 hrs & will reach Bhavnagar at 23.45 hrs, the same day. This train will run from 15th April to 27th May, 2025.

Similarly, Train No. 09454 Bhavnagar Terminus – Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Bhavnagar Terminus every Thursday at 14.50 hrs & will reach Bandra Terminus at 06.00 hrs, the next day.

This train will run from 14th April to 26th May, 2025.

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Surendranagar Gate, Botad, Dhola Jn., Songadh and Bhavnagar Para 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. 09453 and 09454 will open from 1st April, 2025 at PRS counters & on IRCTC website. The above trains will run as Special Trains on Special Fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

Here’s the confirmed update on the Western Railway Summer Special Service between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus (directly serving the Bandra–Bhavnagar corridor) for 2025:

🚆 Bandra Terminus ↔ Bhavnagar Terminus Special (Train Nos. 09207 / 09208)

🔹 09207 – Bandra Terminus → Bhavnagar Terminus

  • Weekly Friday departure from Bandra Terminus.
  • Covered the route of ~590 km with major halts at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Botad, and onward to Bhavnagar.
  • Was extended by Western Railway as a Special Fare Superfast train throughout March to mid‑August 2025, now repurposed as both a Summer Special and festival relief service.
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🔹 09208 – Bhavnagar Terminus → Bandra Terminus

  • Return leg departs Thursday from Bhavnagar, arriving next-day at Mumbai.
  • Same stoppages in reverse.
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📅 Extended Operational Window

  • Initially extended till 28‑29 March 2025.
  • Further extended to operate through 15 August (09207) and 14 August (09208), per Western Railway orders.
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📋 Summary Table

Route Train No. Operates On Duration & Stops
Bandra Terminus → Bhavnagar 09207 Friday (Weekly) ~10–12 hr run via Ahmedabad, Surat, etc.
Bhavnagar → Bandra Terminus 09208 Thursday Same route in reverse
  • These trains fall under Special Fare designation.
  • Coach composition includes 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and 2S classes.
  • Booking opened after each extension via IRCTC and PRS counters.
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🔔 Important Notes & Traveler Advisory

  • These aren’t long-haul specials to Delhi; the single special service linking Bandra–Bhavnagar serves as a seasonal/travel-festival provision.
  • Western Railway has not scheduled any special Bandra–Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus summer link beyond August 2025, only this weekly pair.
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  • Punctuality warning: Like many specials, these trains may experience delays; Reddit feedback frequently mentions extended delays and low priority in traffic.

    “Special fare holiday special train… always delayed, usually ill maintained and have the lowest priority…” 
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✅ What You Should Do

  • If planning travel between Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) and Bhavnagar,Train 09207/08 is the relevant special service in 2025.
  • Book early, particularly if you require Sleeper or AC accommodation.
  • Check latest status via IRCTC or NTES before travel day.
  • Pack meals or water, since pantry or e-catering options are often unavailable.

Would you like a halt-by-halt schedule, fare-by-class breakdown, or assistance with onward connections from Bhavnagar/Bandra? I’m happy to help!

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