In a bid to accommodate the surge in passenger demand, Western Railway has announced the launch of a Superfast Special Train between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur. The special train, running at a special fare, aims to ease the travel pressure and provide added convenience to passengers.
Train Schedule and Details
As per the official press release from Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the Superfast Special Train (Train No. 05054/05053) will operate on a weekly basis.
- Train No. 05054 (Bandra Terminus to Gorakhpur) will depart every Saturday at 21:20 hrs and will reach Gorakhpur at 06:45 hrs on Monday. The service will commence on 15th February 2025 and continue until further notice.
- Train No. 05053 (Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus) will depart every Friday at 07:50 hrs and will arrive at Bandra Terminus at 18:00 hrs on the next day. This service will begin on 14th February 2025 and will run until further advice.
Enroute Halts and Train Composition
The Superfast Special Train will make several important halts to ensure smooth connectivity for passengers across key stations. The train will halt at Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Shamgarh, Bhawani Mandi, Kota, Gangapur City, Bayana, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur Central, Aishbag, Badshah Nagar, Gonda, Basti, and Khalilabad stations in both directions.
This special train will consist of General Second Class coaches, providing affordable and accessible travel options for passengers.