{"id":2819,"date":"2025-07-31T15:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2819"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:50:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:50:21","slug":"special-train-between-bikaner-bandra-terminus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-bikaner-bandra-terminus\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Bikaner-Bandra Terminus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Bikaner-Bandra Terminus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Bikaner-Bandra Terminus (Train No. 02473 \/ 02474) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Bikaner-Bandra Terminus-Bikaner (Train No. 02473 \/ 02474)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02473 Bikaner-Bandra Terminus special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02473 Bikaner-Bandra Terminus Special train will leave from (Every Mon) Bikaner at 15.00 hrs & will reach Bandra Terminus at 12.45 hrs and train running time between the station 21 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02474 Bandra Terminus-Bikaner special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02474 Bandra Terminus-Bikaner Special train will leave from (Every Tue) Bandra Terminus at 14.35 hrs & will reach Bikaner at 12.25 hrs and train running time between the station 21 hour and 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bikaner-Bandra Terminus Distance between the station is 1213 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 02473 from Bikaner-Bandra Terminus special train 26-10-2025 to 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02474 from Bandra Terminus-Bikaner special train 27-10-2025 to 01-12-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana Jn, Unjha, Palanpur Jn, Abu Rd, Jawai Bandh, Marwar Jn, Pali Marwar, Jodhpur Jn, Merta Rd, Nagaur and Nokha stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises of AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and up-to-date information about train services between Bikaner (BKN) and Mumbai Bandra Terminus (BDTS)<\/strong> \u2014 covering special\u2011fare seasonal services<\/strong> and regular scheduled trains<\/strong> for 2025:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Festival \/ Seasonal Special Fare Train: Train 04713 \/ 04714<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 04713 \u2013 Bikaner \u2192 Bandra Terminus (via Jalor)<\/strong>\n
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    • Operated weekly during summer\/festival window<\/strong> from March 6 to June 27, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Departs Bikaner at ~17:20<\/strong>, reaches Mumbai BDTS ~13:40 next day.<\/li>\n
    • Covers roughly 1,220\u202fkm in ~20\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/strong> with about 20 halts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Coach classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General (Tatkal\/general only). No pantry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Low scheduling priority<\/strong>; subject to delays. Community reports warn:
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      \u201cSpecial trains\u2026 have the lowest priority\u2026 expect long delays\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

    • 04714 \u2013 Bandra Terminus \u2192 Bikaner<\/strong>\n
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      • Weekly return leg; operated Fridays during same period (Mar\u2013Jun 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u26a0\ufe0f As of July\u202f2025, no further runs beyond June are scheduled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular Scheduled Trains<\/h2>\n

        22473 \/ 22474 \u2013 Bikaner \u2194 Bandra Terminus Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Runs twice weekly<\/strong>, known as the Bikaner\u2013Bandra Terminus Superfast Express<\/strong>. (Ranakpur Express<\/code>)<\/li>\n
        • Covers ~1,214\u202fkm in ~21\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm (from Bikaner, Monday & Saturday departures).
          \nClasses<\/strong>: AC\u20112, AC\u20113, Sleeper, General. Includes pantry<\/strong>, LHB coaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          20943 \/ 20944 \u2013 Bandra Terminus \u2194 Bikaner AC Humsafar Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Operates weekly<\/strong>, fully AC 3-tier service.<\/li>\n
          • Approx. 15\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm journey<\/strong>, high priority with modern amenities (LED display, bio-toilets, onboard catering).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            12479 \/ 12480 \u2013 Suryanagri Express (Bikaner \u2192 BDTS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • Runs daily<\/strong> between Bikaner and Bandra Terminus.<\/li>\n
            • Covers ~936\u202fkm in ~16\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm. Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General<\/strong>, with pantry & e\u2011catering<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Summary Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Special Fare (Mar\u2013Jun)<\/td>\n04713 \/ 04714<\/td>\nWeekly (Thu\/Fri)<\/td>\n~20\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, Gen (Tatkal\/general only)<\/td>\n\u274c No<\/td>\nSeasonal; lower priority, delays<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Regular Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Superfast Express<\/td>\n22473 \/ 22474<\/td>\nBi\u2011weekly<\/td>\n~21\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, Gen<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes<\/td>\nReliable, full facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Humsafar Express<\/td>\n20943 \/ 20944<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n~15\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\nAC 3\u2011tier only<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes<\/td>\nPremium, modern amenities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Suryanagri Express<\/td>\n12479 \/ 12480<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, Gen<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes<\/td>\nDaily, fastest among regular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Travel Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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              • For speed, comfort, and reserved seating<\/strong>, the Humsafar Express (20943\/44)<\/strong> is best.<\/li>\n
              • For frequent schedules and broader coach selection, choose Suryanagri Express (12479\/80)<\/strong> \u2014 it runs daily.<\/li>\n
              • 04713\/04714 special fare train<\/strong> is only useful if reactivated during a future festival window\u2014but lacks pantry and faces delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Booking opens approximately 60 days in advance<\/strong>. Let me know if you\u2019d like help checking seat availability or monitoring for any new special train activation later in 2025!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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