Western Railway Summer Special Trains 2026 – Complete Details

Western Railway (WR), which mainly covers Mumbai, Gujarat, and Rajasthan routes, runs a large number of summer specials every year to manage peak travel demand.

 In 2026, Indian Railways is operating around 1,484 summer special trains, with WR contributing a significant share of services.

 Major Western Railway Summer Special Routes (2026)

1. Bandra Terminus – Ajmer Weekly Special

Train No. 09622 (Bandra → Ajmer)

Train No. 09621 (Ajmer → Bandra)

Frequency: Weekly

Extended till: March–April 2026

Features:

Connects Mumbai ↔ Rajasthan

Popular for tourist and migrant travel

Classes: Sleeper, AC, General

2. Valsad – Hisar Weekly Special

Train No. 04728 (Valsad → Hisar)

Train No. 04727 (Hisar → Valsad)

Weekly service

Key Points:

Connects Gujarat ↔ Haryana

Useful for long-distance northern travel

3. Udhna – Bandra Terminus Special

Train No. 09055 / 09056

Route: Surat (Udhna) ↔ Mumbai

Details:

Frequently extended due to heavy demand

Short-distance high-demand route

Helps daily and weekly commuters

4. Malda Town – Udhna Summer Special

Train No. 09014 (approx.)

Route: West Bengal ↔ Gujarat (Surat region)

Duration: ~39–40 hours

Features:

Long-distance migrant corridor

Classes: Sleeper, 3AC, 2AC

5. Bhagalpur – Gandhidham Summer Special

Train No. 09452 / 09451

Route: Bihar ↔ Kutch (Gujarat)

Duration: ~50+ hours

Key Highlights:

One of the longest WR summer routes

Heavy seasonal demand

6. Mumbai (LTT) – Prayagraj Summer Special

Train No. 04102 / 04101

Runs weekly

Schedule Window:

April to July 2026

Travel Time:

~24 hours

Features:

High demand during holidays

Covers central India corridor

7. Mumbai – Madgaon (Goa) Summer Special

Train No. 01119 / 01120

Runs every Friday

Schedule:

April to June 2026

Travel Time:

Same-day / overnight

Use Case:

Tourist-heavy route (Goa summer travel)

 Additional Western Railway Summer Operations

WR typically runs dozens of train pairs (40–50+) covering ~1500+ trips during summer seasons.

Special trains mainly originate from:

Mumbai (Bandra Terminus, Mumbai Central, LTT)

Surat (Udhna)

Ahmedabad / Gandhidham

 Coach Composition

Most Western Railway summer specials include:

Sleeper Class (SL)

AC 3 Tier (3A)

AC 2 Tier (2A)

General Second Class

Sometimes fully AC trains

 Key Destinations Covered

Western Railway connects western India to:

Uttar Pradesh & Bihar (Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, etc.)

Rajasthan (Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur)

West Bengal (Malda, Howrah via special trains)

Goa & South India

Haryana & Delhi region

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Eastern Railway Summer Special Trains 2026 – Full Details

Eastern Railway runs special trains every summer to handle heavy passenger demand, especially from Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata, and Asansol divisions. These trains usually operate on selected dates (not daily) and cover long-distance routes across India.

🔹 1. Khatipura – Howrah Summer Special

➡ Train No. 09707 (Khatipura → Howrah)

Departure: 5:00 PM

Dates: April 15, 22, 29 (2026)

Arrival: 10:15 PM (next day)

➡ Train No. 09708 (Howrah → Khatipura)

Departure: 12:15 AM

Dates: April 17, 24, May 1

Arrival: 11:30 AM (next day)

Key Features:

Important halts: Durgapur, Asansol

Classes: Sleeper + AC

Route connects West Bengal ↔ Rajasthan

🔹 2. Madar Junction – Kolkata Special

➡ Train No. 09605 (Madar Jn → Kolkata)

Departure: 10:45 AM

Dates: April 17, 24, May 1

Arrival: 9:50 PM (next day)

➡ Train No. 09606 (Kolkata → Madar Jn)

Departure: 12:50 AM

Dates: April 19, 26, May 3

Arrival: 2:00 PM (next day)

Key Features:

Stops: Durgapur, Asansol

Classes: General, Sleeper, AC

Good option for Rajasthan travel from Kolkata

🔹 3. Sabarmati BG – Asansol Special

➡ Train No. 09435 (Sabarmati BG → Asansol)

Departure: 10:55 PM

Dates: April 17 & 24

Arrival: 1:15 PM (3rd day)

➡ Train No. 09436 (Asansol → Sabarmati BG)

Departure: 4:10 PM

Dates: April 19 & 26

Arrival: 7:15 AM (3rd day)

Key Features:

Fully AC train (no sleeper/general)

Long-distance route (~2.5 days)

Ideal for Gujarat–Bengal travel

🔹 4. Jabalpur – Howrah Special

➡ Train No. 01701 (Jabalpur → Howrah)

Departure: 7:20 PM

Dates: April 14, 21, 28

Arrival: 10:15 PM (next day)

➡ Train No. 01702 (Howrah → Jabalpur)

Departure: 12:15 AM

Dates: April 16, 23, 30

Arrival: 4:00 AM (next day)

Key Features:

Stops: Durgapur, Asansol

Classes: Sleeper + AC

Connects Madhya Pradesh ↔ West Bengal

🔹 5. Jodhpur – Asansol Special

➡ Train No. 04819 (Jodhpur → Asansol)

Departure: 5:00 PM

Dates: April 14, 21, 28

Arrival: 4:55 AM (3rd day)

➡ Train No. 04820 (Asansol → Jodhpur)

Departure: 7:55 AM

Dates: April 16, 23, 30

Arrival: 6:45 PM (next day)

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2026 summer special trains

 ndian Railways has introduced a set of summer special trains on key routes connecting major cities such as Howrah, Kolkata, Khatipura, Madar Junction, Sabarmati BG, Asansol, Jabalpur, and Jodhpur. These services will run on select dates and offer a range of travel classes to meet different passenger needs.

Khatipura–Howrah Summer Special
Train No. 09707 will depart from Khatipura at 5:00 pm on April 15, 22, and 29, reaching Howrah at 10:15 pm the next day. In the return direction, Train No. 09708 will leave Howrah at 12:15 am on April 17, 24, and May 1, arriving at Khatipura at 11:30 am the following day. The train will stop at major stations including Durgapur and Asansol and will have both sleeper and AC coaches.

Madar Junction–Kolkata Special
Train No. 09605 will run from Madar Junction at 10:45 am on April 17, 24, and May 1, reaching Kolkata at 9:50 pm the next day. Train No. 09606 will depart Kolkata at 12:50 am on April 19, 26, and May 3, arriving at Madar Junction at 2:00 pm the next day. This train will halt at Durgapur and Asansol and offer general, sleeper, and AC classes.

Sabarmati BG–Asansol Special
Train No. 09435 will leave Sabarmati BG at 10:55 pm on April 17 and 24, reaching Asansol at 1:15 pm on the third day. Train No. 09436 will depart Asansol at 4:10 pm on April 19 and 26, arriving at Sabarmati BG at 7:15 am on the third day. This service will be fully air-conditioned, ensuring added comfort for long-distance travel.

Jabalpur–Howrah Special
Train No. 01701 will depart Jabalpur at 7:20 pm on April 14, 21, and 28, reaching Howrah at 10:15 pm the next day. Train No. 01702 will leave Howrah at 12:15 am on April 16, 23, and 30, arriving in Jabalpur at 4:00 am the next day. The train will stop at Durgapur and Asansol and include both sleeper and AC coaches.

Jodhpur–Asansol Special
Train No. 04819 will depart Jodhpur at 5:00 pm on April 14, 21, and 28, reaching Asansol at 4:55 am on the third day. Train No. 04820 will leave Asansol at 7:55 am on April 16, 23, and 30, arriving in Jodhpur at 6:45 pm the next day.

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