Western Railway extends 24 special trains across 12 routes; check full list  

Most of the extended services run weekly, whereas the Indore-Hazrat Nizamuddin pair operates twice a week. Depending on the train, the services will now continue until dates between November 17 and November 30, 2026.

Western Railway, in its official post on X, stated the trips were being extended to meet additional travel demand and for passengers’ convenience. The trains will continue to run as special trains on special fare.

For passengers planning their journeys, bookings for the extended trips of specified trains will commence on September 1, 2026, at Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and through the IRCTC website.

Which special trains have been extended?

The extension covers services on 12 routes, including Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Terminus, Surat-Chhapra, Udhna-Malda Town, Ahmedabad-Mangaluru and Veraval-Haridwar.

Other connections include Gandhidham-Bhagalpur, Sabarmati-Haridwar, Pratapnagar-Lalkuan, Pratapnagar-Mau, Okha-Shakur Basti and Indore-Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Here is the complete list announced by Western Railway:

Booking open September 1: Check train numbers

Western Railway mentioned that the bookings for the extended trips of 12 originating services will start on September 1 at all PRS counters and through IRCTC.

Passengers have been asked to verify the latest train details before making reservations. Information on timings, coach composition and stoppages can be checked through the Indian Railway Enquiry.

Some trips cancelled due to railway works

There is another important update for passengers using the Surat-Chhapra and Ahmedabad-Mangaluru special trains. Western Railway has announced cancellation of certain trips because of yard remodelling at Agasod and ballastless track work at Virangana Lakshmibai station.

According to Western Railways, the affected dates are:

Passengers travelling on these services should check their train number and journey date before booking or heading to the station.