Summer Special Train Surat-Hatia-Surat
Summer Special Train Surat-Hatia-Surat
Surat-Hatia-Surat
Western Railway to run Summer Special Trains between Surat – Hatia
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. 09069 / 09070 Surat-Hatia Superfast Special [16 Trips]
Train No. 09069 Surat – Hatia Special will depart from Surat every Thursday at 14.20 hrs & will reach Hatia at 18.00 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 21st April to 09thJune, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 09070 Hatia – Surat Special will depart from Hatia every Friday at 23.30 hrs & will reach Surat at 04.00 hrs on Sunday.
This train will run from 22nd April to 10th June, 2025.
Enroute this train will halt at Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda and Rourkela 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. 09069 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 latest confirmed information on the Surat ↔ Hatia (Ranchi region) Summer Special Train, operated by Western Railway, typically numbered 09081 / 09082:
Contents
🚆 09081 / 09082 – Surat ↔ Hatia Summer Specials
🔹 09081 (Surat → Hatia)
- Departs: Surat at 14:20 hrs every Thursday
- Arrives: Hatia at approximately 17:30 hrs on the next day (Friday)
- Journey: ~27h 10m over ~1610 km
- Halts: Major stops include Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda, Rourkela before Hatia
- Classes Available: 2S, Sleeper (SL), AC 3‑Tier (3A), AC 2‑Tier (2A) — Reserved Special Fare service
- No pantry/E-catering available
🔹 09082 (Hatia → Surat)
- Reverse journey runs weekly on Friday night → Saturday/Sunday morning, covering same distance and halts in reverse order
📋 Service Summary
| Direction | Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surat → Hatia | 09081 | Thu 14:20 ST | ~17:30 HTE (+1d) | ~27h 10m | Weekly |
| Hatia → Surat | 09082 | Fri night | Early next day | Similar | Weekly |
🧭 Notes & Travel Considerations
- Introduced in 2022 to handle seasonal travel demand between Gujarat and Jharkhand regions. Booking opened around April–May each year.
- Low priority on tracks: Reddit users report frequent delays of several hours, citing inadequate prioritization and shared rake issues:
“Special trains get least priority… rake sharing delays cascade…”
- Pantry or catering options are not available onboard, so carry food/water for the journey.
✅ What You Should Do
- Check IRCTC or NTES in April–May for confirmation of 2025 service and booking opens.
- Book early for 2A/3A/Sleeper classes due to limited special train quota.
- Track live running status on the day of travel—special trains are often rescheduled or delayed.
- Pack essentials, especially meals, given expected long journey without pantry service.
Would you like the complete halt-by-halt timetable, fare details by coach class, or planning connections through stations like Bilaspur or Rourkela? I can fetch more specifics if you need!