Western Railway Extends 15 Weekly Special Trains Until December 2025 To Meet Travel Demand

Updated: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 21:03 [IST]

Western Railway has decided to extend the journeys of 15 weekly special trains until December 2025. This decision aims to accommodate the increased travel demand during festive seasons. The trains will continue on their current routes and schedules, ensuring convenience for passengers.

Passengers can book tickets for these extended train services starting from 28th August 2025. Reservations are available at PRS counters and through the IRCTC website. For more details on train timings and stops, travellers can visit the official railway enquiry website.

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Western Railway has extended the journeys of 15 weekly special trains until December 2025, and passengers can book tickets from August 28th, 2025, including routes like Mumbai Central to Kathgodam and Bandra Terminus to Barhni. These extended services cover routes like Udhna to Subedarganj, Valsad to Danapur, and Udhna to Dhanbad.

Extended Train Services

The Mumbai Central to Kathgodam special, Train No. 09075, will run until 31st December 2025. Its return journey, Train No. 09076 from Kathgodam to Mumbai Central, is extended until 1st January 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09185 from Mumbai Central to Kanpur Anwarganj will operate until 28th December 2025, with its return trip extended to 29th December.

Bandra Terminus to Barhni special, Train No. 09043, will continue until 28th December 2025. The return service, Train No. 09044 from Barhni to Bandra Terminus, is extended till the next day. Additionally, Bandra Terminus to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi superfast special (Train No. 02200) will run until 27th December.

Additional Extensions

The Udhna to Subedarganj special (Train No. 04156) is extended up to the end of December in 2025, with its counterpart (Train No. 04155) running till the day before. Valsad's connection with Danapur via Train No. 09025 will also continue till late December that year.

Valsad's link with Khatipura through Train No. 09007 is set to operate till October's end in 2025, while its return journey concludes a day later on the last day of October.

Further Details

The Udhna-Khurda Road route via Train No. 09059 extends till New Year's Eve in December of that year, while its reverse journey ends on January's second day in the following year. Udhna's connection with Dhanbad through Train No. 09039 continues until late December in that year as well. This extension by Western Railway ensures that passengers have ample travel options during peak times like festivals and holidays over the next few years.