To meet rising passenger demand, Western Railway has extended the services of 16 Special Fare trains operating on major routes connecting Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Veraval, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Indore. The extension is aimed at accommodating higher passenger traffic in the coming weeks.
Western Railway said reservations for the extended trips opened on July 29, 2026, at all PRS reservation counters and through the IRCTC website.
The extended services include:
| Train No. | Route | Extended Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 09208/09207 | Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Weekly Special | Bhavnagar–Bandra: Aug 6–27 (Thursdays); Bandra–Bhavnagar: Aug 7–28 (Fridays) |
| 09037/09038 | Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Bi-Weekly Superfast Special | Bandra–Bhuj: Aug 8–29 (Thursdays & Saturdays); Bhuj–Bandra: Aug 9–30 (Fridays & Sundays) |
| 09009/09010 | Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Special | Bandra–Bhuj: Aug 9–30 (Sundays); Bhuj–Bandra: Aug 10–31 (Mondays) |
| 09011/09012 | Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Special | Bandra–Bhuj: Aug 11–25 (Tuesdays); Bhuj–Bandra: Aug 12–26 (Wednesdays) |
| 09017/09018 | Bandra Terminus–Veraval Weekly Special | Bandra–Veraval: Aug 2–30 (Sundays); Veraval–Bandra: Aug 3–31 (Mondays) |
| 09085/09086 | Mumbai Central–Indore AC Superfast Special | Mumbai–Indore: Jul 31–Aug 28 (Mondays & Fridays); Indore–Mumbai: Aug 1–29 (Tuesdays & Saturdays) |
| 09087/09088 | Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special | Mumbai–Ahmedabad: Aug 5–26 (Wednesdays); Ahmedabad–Mumbai: Aug 6–27 (Thursdays) |
| 09079/09080 | Mumbai Central–Indore AC Superfast Special | Mumbai–Indore: Aug 2–30 (Sundays & Tuesdays); Indore–Mumbai: Aug 3–31 (Mondays & Wednesdays) |
Passengers have been advised to book tickets well in advance through PRS reservation counters or the IRCTC website to avoid last-minute inconvenience.