Summer Special Train between Udhna-Chhapra
Summer Special Train between Udhna-Chhapra (Train No. 09087 / 09088) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Udhna-Chhapra-Udhna (Train No. 09087 / 09088)
Train No. 09087 Udhna-Chhapra special train
Train No. 09087 Udhna-Chhapra Special train will leave from (Fri) Udhna at 08.35 hrs & will reach Chhapra at 13.20 hrs and train running time between the stations 28 hour and 45 minutes
Train No. 09088 Chhapra-Udhna special train
Similarly, Train No. 09088 Chhapra-Udhna Special train will leave from (Sun) Chhapra at 00.15 hrs & will reach Udhna at 07.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 30 hour and 45 minutes.
Udhna-Chhapra Distance between the station is 1594 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 09087 from Udhna-Chhapra special train 16-04-2025 to 30-04-2025
Train No: 09088 from Chhapra-Udhna special train 18-04-2025 to 02-05-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information (as of mid‑2025) regarding the Udhna (Surat) ↔ Chhapra Summer Special train:
Contents
🚄 Summer Special: Train Nos. 09041 / 09042 (Udhna–Chhapra Unreserved)
🗓️ Operation & Status
- Train No. 09041 (Udhna → Chhapra): Departed Udhna on Sundays at 11:15 AM, reaching Chhapra the following day around 7:00 PM, covering ~1,684 km in about 31h 45m duration
- Return Train No. 09042 ran Mondays from Chhapra in 2025-2025 cycles.
- As of late July 2025, the status shows “TRAIN IS CANCELLED”, and no future runs are listed
📌 Brief Service History
- The train operated on specific Sundays between April and December 2025, and later was extended until 29 December 2025
🧾 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Day of Run | Departure Time | Arrival Time (+1) | Duration | Class | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09041 | Udhna → Chhapra | Sunday | ~11:15 AM | ~7:00 PM | ~31 h 45 m | General (Unreserved) | Cancelled (no future service) |
| 09042 | Chhapra → Udhna | Monday (return) | ~11:00 PM | ~6:45–7:00 AM (+2 days) | Similar duration | General (Unreserved) | Cancelled |
✅ Recommended Regular Alternatives (Surat–Chhapra route)
Since the special is currently discontinued, consider these regularly scheduled trains:
- Tapti Ganga Express (19045/19046): Runs between Surat–Chhapra every week (~1,728 km in ~32 h 40 m), with AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General, and pantry car on board
- Udhna–Danapur Superfast Express (20933/20934): Bi‑weekly service, covers ~1,593 km (~27–30 h) with AC, Sleeper, General coaches—terminates at Danapur but connect via onward options to reach Chhapra
- Udhna–Banaras Express (20929/20930): Weekly frequency, runs ~1,401 km in ~26–28 h with multiple classes available; from Banaras Chhapra is accessible via local connections
⚠️ Notes on Special Fare Trains
- Special fare/unreserved trains are temporary and seasonal, and often have low operational priority, leading to frequent delays and uncertain scheduling
- According to users:
“Never opt for special train unless there is no option.”
“Special fare train are just money milking machines… given the lowest priority…”
🛤️ Travel Guidance (as of July 2025)
- 09041/09042 Summer Special (Udhna–Chhapra) is discontinued, and no current runs are scheduled.
- Your safest option: book established trains like Tapti Ganga Express, Udhna–Danapur Express, or Udhna–Banaras Express—then connect onward to Chhapra if needed.
- For the most reliable info, always check IRCTC, NTES, or official railway sources for seat availability and real-time status.
TL;DR:
- Udhna – Chhapra special (09041/09042) ran only intermittently in 2025; now cancelled with no upcoming runs.
- Prefer regular trains like Tapti Ganga Express, Udhna–Danapur, or Udhna–Banaras for Surat ↔ Chhapra travel.
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