For the convenience of passengers and to meet increased travel demand, Western Railway has decided the introduction of superfast special trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad, an official statement said
The trains will operate on special fares, officials said. Representational Pic/File
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 finals, the Western Railway has announced that it will run superfast special trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad.
For the convenience of passengers and to meet increased travel demand, Western Railway has decided the introduction of superfast special trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad, an official statement said.
These trains will operate on special fares, providing enhanced travel options for passengers.
Rajiv Singal, member, Western Railway Mumbai’s Divisional Railway Users' Consultative Committee told mid-day, "Yesterday, I had met Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Pankaj Singh of Western Railway requesting him to run two special trains from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on Saturday night and two special trains on Sunday morning for the T20 World Cup final to be held in Ahmedabad. I am thankful to him for agreeing to the request."
In response to growing passenger demand, Western Railway will run two additional superfast special trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad. These trains will operate at special fares, providing comfort and convenience for passengers traveling on this popular route, it said.
Vineet Abhishek, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said that these trains will help cater to the increased demand, especially during the peak travel season.
Details of the special trains
- Train No. 09027/09028 - Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad AC Superfast Tejas Special
Departure from Mumbai Central: Train No. 09027 will depart from Mumbai Central on Saturday, 7th March, 2026, at 23:45 hrs. The train will reach Ahmedabad at 08:30 hrs the following day.
Return from Ahmedabad: Train No. 09028 will depart from Ahmedabad on Monday, 9th March, 2026, at 03:00 hrs. It will arrive at Mumbai Central at 11:15 hrs on the same day.
Enroute Halt: The train will stop at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, and Vadodara stations in both directions.
Coach Composition: This train will have First AC, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier coaches to offer comfortable and premium travel options to passengers.
- Train No. 09021/09022 - Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special
Departure from Mumbai Central: Train No. 09021 will leave Mumbai Central on Sunday, 8th March, 2026, at 06:20 hrs and will reach Ahmedabad at 12:40 hrs on the same day.
Return from Ahmedabad: Train No. 09022 will depart from Ahmedabad on Sunday, 8th March, 2026, at 15:10 hrs, reaching Mumbai Central at 21:45 hrs the same day.
Enroute Halts: This train will also stop at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, and Vadodara stations.
Coach Composition: This train will feature Vistadome, Executive Anubhuti, Executive Chair Car, and AC Chair Car coaches for a luxurious travel experience.
Booking details and availability
- Booking for Train Nos. 09027 & 09028 will open on 6th March 2026.
- Booking for Train Nos. 09021 & 09022 will open on 7th March 2026.
"Passengers can book their tickets at all PRS counters or through the IRCTC website. For detailed information on timings, halts, and coach composition, passengers can visit the official Indian Railways Enquiry Website: www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in," the official statement said.
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