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Summer Special Train Surat-Subedarganj-Surat

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Summer Special Train Surat-Subedarganj-Surat

Surat-Subedarganj-Surat

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run summer special trains on Special fare.

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

Train No. 09117 / 09118 Surat – Subedarganj Superfast Special (Weekly) [20 Trips]

Train No. 09117 Surat – Subedarganj Superfast Special will leave Surat every Friday at 06.00 hrs & will reach Subedarganj at 08.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 15th April, 2025 till 17th June 2025.

Similarly, Train No. 09118 Subedarganj – Surat Superfast Special will depart from Subedarganj every Saturday at 19.55 hrs & will arrive Surat at 20.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 16th April, 2025 till 18th June, 2025.

Enroute this train will halt at Bharuch Jn, Vadodara Jn, Dahod, Ratlam Jn, Ujjain Jn, Maksi Jn, Shajapur, Pachor Road, Biyavra Rajgarh, Ruthiyai, Guna, Badarwas, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Malanpur, Soni, Bhind, Etawah, Govindpuri and Fatehpur stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 3-Tier and Sleeper Class & General Second Class coaches.

For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

Here’s the confirmed summary for the Surat (Udhna Junction) ↔ Subedarganj (Prayagraj) Summer Special Train operated by Western Railway in 2025:

🚆 Udhna ↔ Subedarganj Summer Special – Train Nos. 09117 / 09118

🔹 09117 – Udhna (Surat) → Subedarganj (Prayagraj)

  • Special fare service launched from 7 March 2025, expected to run until 27 September 2025, with around 17 trips planned.
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  • Departure from Udhna Junction at ~05:45 hrs (subject to multiple rescheduling—sometimes shifted to 07:30 or later).
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  • Covers ~1,419 km in ~26 h 55 min, with ~22 intermediate halts.
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🔹 09118 – Subedarganj → Udhna (Surat)

  • Return journey operating weekly on Saturdays.
  • Departs Subedarganj at ~19:25 hrs, arriving Udhna next day around ~20:00 hrs after ~22 stops.
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📋 At-a-Glance Snapshot

Direction Train No. Departure Time Frequency Duration Distance
Udhna → Subedarganj 09117 ~05:45 hrs (rescheduled at times) Weekly (17 trips) ~26 h 55 m ~1,419 km
Subedarganj → Udhna 09118 ~19:25 hrs Weekly (Sat) ~25 h 50 m ~1,419 km

ℹ️ Coach & Operations Details

  • Consists of 3‑Tier AC, Sleeper, and SLRD coaches only (no Second Seating or 2A).
  • No pantry onboard—passengers should carry food/water.
  • This train is part of WR’s Holi and summer special offerings via Gujarat route, launched March 2025.
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🚨 Operational Notes

  • Frequent schedule adjustments have been noted—departure rescheduled from 05:45 to 07:30 or even evening on some dates.
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  • Low priority status—special trains like this may face long delays if overtaken by higher‑priority services.
  • Always check live running status on NTES or IRCTC on date of travel.

✅ Travel Tips

  • Book early via IRCTC or PRS counters, especially in 3A or Sleeper classes.
  • Double-check final departure times, as they may vary on travel day.
  • Pack meals and water; pantry service isn’t available.
  • Prefer Tatkal or alternate regular services if time-sensitive travel is critical—these specials can be unpredictable.

🎯 Would You Like…

  • A complete station-to-station timetable for 09117/09118?
  • Fare details by class (e.g. SL vs 3A)?
  • Comparison with regular mail/express trains between Surat and Prayagraj?

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