Passengers travelling from Gujarat to Bihar during the Diwali and Chhath Puja holidays may get additional travel options as Western Railway has announced two pairs of Amrit Bharat special trains between Udhna in Surat and Jaynagar in Bihar.
During the festive season, demand for train tickets rises sharply as many people working in Gujarat travel to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. Confirmed seats can be difficult to obtain, prompting the Railways to introduce additional services to manage the passenger rush.
The newly announced trains will operate under numbers 09073/09074 and 09071/09072. Both services will connect Udhna and Jaynagar on selected dates in October.
Train No. 09073/09074: Udhna–Jaynagar Schedule
The first pair of Amrit Bharat special trains will operate on October 18 and 25 from Udhna to Jaynagar, with return services scheduled for October 20 and 27.
| Train Number | Route | Departure | Arrival | Operating Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09073 | Udhna–Jaynagar | Sunday, 9:50 AM | Tuesday, 5:30 AM | October 18 and 25 |
| 09074 | Jaynagar–Udhna | Tuesday, 9:00 AM | Thursday, 7:30 AM | October 20 and 27 |
Train No. 09073 will leave Udhna at 9:50 AM on the scheduled Sundays and reach Jaynagar at 5:30 AM on Tuesdays. The return service, Train No. 09074, will depart Jaynagar at 9:00 AM on the scheduled Tuesdays and arrive at Udhna at 7:30 AM on Thursdays.
Train No. 09071/09072: Second Special Service Timings
The second pair will also connect Udhna and Jaynagar on the same festive-season dates, offering passengers another departure option.
| Train Number | Route | Departure | Arrival | Operating Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09071 | Udhna–Jaynagar | Sunday, 3:45 PM | Tuesday, 11:30 AM | October 18 and 25 |
| 09072 | Jaynagar–Udhna | Tuesday, 1:30 PM | Thursday, 8:30 AM | October 20 and 27 |
Train No. 09071 will depart from Udhna at 3:45 PM on October 18 and 25, reaching Jaynagar at 11:30 AM on the following Tuesdays. Its return service, Train No. 09072, will leave Jaynagar at 1:30 PM on October 20 and 27 and reach Udhna at 8:30 AM on the corresponding Thursdays.
Amrit Bharat Special Trains: Complete List of Stoppages
Both pairs of trains are scheduled to pass through 18 stations across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The announced stoppages are:
Vadodara, Ratlam, Nagda, Ujjain, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Govindpuri (Kanpur), Subedarganj (Prayagraj), Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), Danapur, Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga and Madhubani.
These additional services are intended to provide more travel options for passengers heading to Bihar during the Diwali and Chhath Puja period. Travellers should check train availability and confirm the schedule before making their journey.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. Train timings, operating dates and stoppages are based on the information provided and may be changed by Indian Railways. Passengers should verify the latest schedule and ticket availability through official Indian Railways channels before travelling.