Super Fast Special between Porbandar – Kochuveli
Holi and Summer Super Fast Special Train between Porbandar – Kochuveli (Train No. 09261 / 09262) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run Porbandar – Kochuveli
Train No. 09262 Porbandar – Kochuveli Superfast Special will depart from Porbandar at 18.40 hrs every Thursday and will reach Kochuveli at 15.05 hrs, on Saturday w.e.f. 25th February, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09261 Kochuveli – Porbandar Superfast Special will depart from Kochuveli at 11.10 hrs every Sunday and will reach Porbandar at 07.25 hrs on Tuesday w.e.f. 28th February, 2025 till further advice.
The train will halt at Jamnagar, Hapa, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Ankleshwar, Surat, Palghar, Vasai Rd, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon, Karwar, Udupi, Mangalore, Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikkode, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrisur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kayankulam and Kollam stations in both directions.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the full introduction to the Porbandar ↔ Kochuveli Superfast Special, a special-fare service operated by Western Railway on this long coastal route:
Contents
🚆 1. Train Overview: Porbandar–Kochuveli Superfast Special (09261 / 09262)
- Train 09262 departs Porbandar (PBR) every Thursday, while the return 09261 departs Kochuveli (now renamed Thiruvananthapuram North) every Sunday
- Introduced as a Holi/Summer-special in February 2025, it supplements the regular weekly express service with additional travel capacity
🕒 2. Schedule & Frequency
- 09262 (Porbandar → Kochuveli):
- Departs at 18:40 PM on Thursdays
- Arrives at 15:05 PM on Saturday (~44 h 25 m journey) covering ~2,413 km
- 09261 (Kochuveli → Porbandar):
- Departs 11:10 AM on Sundays
- Arrives 07:25 AM on Tuesday, covering same distance in similar duration
- Frequency: Weekly in each direction.
🛤️ 3. Route & Major Halts
The train follows the Gujarat–Maharashtra–Karnataka–Kerala corridor with 30 stops, including:
Porbandar → Kochuveli route examples: Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon, Karwar, Mangaluru, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam
🪑 4. Coach Composition & Classes
- Fully reserved special fare train with classes:
- AC 2-tier (2A)
- AC 3-tier (3A)
- Sleeper Class (SL)
- Second Seating (2S)
- Operates with LHB rakes; comprises 1×2A, ~5×3A, ~11×SL, several 2S, and luggage/SLR coaches
📋 5. Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09262 | Porbandar → Kochuveli | Thursday 18:40 | Saturday 15:05 | ~44 h 25 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | Weekly |
| 09261 | Kochuveli → Porbandar | Sunday 11:10 | Tuesday 07:25 | ~44 h 20 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | Weekly |
⚠️ 6. Passenger Info & Community Insights
- Lower operational priority compared to regular express trains may lead to delays of several hours on congested sections such as Konkan Railway
- Despite being reserved, special fare services like this often attract dynamic fare premium—some travelers feel experience doesn’t always match cost
✅ Key Takeaways
- The 09262/09261 Special serves as an additional weekly reserved link on the Porbandar–Kochuveli route, ideal when regular 19262/19261 slots are unavailable.
- Covers Gujarat to Kerala via Konkan route in ~44 hours with limited stoppages.
- Suitable for reserved travel needs, though demand-driven punctuality and fare gaps remain key considerations.
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