{"id":3070,"date":"2025-07-31T03:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2025-07-31T03:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:28:37","slug":"ac-special-train-between-bandra-terminus-bhuj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-special-train-between-bandra-terminus-bhuj\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Special train between Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AC Special train between Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj<\/strong><\/p>\n

AC Special train between Bandra Terminus-Bhuj (Train No. 09003 \/ 09004) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj<\/p>\n

Train No. 09003 Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 09003 Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed, Fri) Bandra Terminus at 23.45 hrs & will reach Bhuj at 12.40 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 09004 Bhuj-Bandra Terminus special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 09004 Bhuj-Bandra Terminus Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thu, Sat) Bhuj at 15.55 hrs & will reach Bandra Terminus Jn at 05.15 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj Distance between the station is 840 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 09003 from Bandra Terminus \u2013 Bhuj special train from 16-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 09004 from Bhuj \u2013 Bandra Terminus special train from 17-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Samakhiali and Gandhidhamstations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises ofIst AC, AC 2Tier and AC 3 Tier coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most current information on the AC\u2011only special service between Bandra Terminus (BDTS) and Bhuj (BHUJ)<\/strong>, known as the Bhuj AC Superfast Express (formerly labeled as special train 09003\/09004)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train No. 22903 \/ 22904 \u2013 Bhuj AC Superfast Express (from former 09003 special)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Train 22903 (BDTS \u2192 Bhuj)<\/strong>\n
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    • Departs Bandra Terminus at 23:45<\/strong> (Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays)<\/li>\n
    • Arrives Bhuj at ~12:45 PM<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n
    • Journey:<\/strong> ~840\u202fkm in ~13h\u202f00m<\/strong> with 7\u20139 stops<\/strong>, including Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Halvad, Samakhiali, Gandhidham<\/li>\n
    • Operated with fully air\u2011conditioned coaches<\/strong>: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E \ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search8\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 22904 (Bhuj \u2192 BDTS)<\/strong> runs on alternate days from Bhuj, arriving in Mumbai early morning (specific days interchange adjacent those of 22903)\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Originally introduced as 09003\/09004<\/strong> AC specials, they have since been regularized under Western Railway as 22903\/22904<\/strong> serving consistently with AC-only configuration since 2025 (coach composition: 1 First AC, 4 Second AC, 10 Third AC, 5 AC Economy) \ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDays Run<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      22903<\/td>\nBDTS \u2192 Bhuj<\/td>\nWed, Fri, Sun<\/td>\n23:45<\/td>\n~12:45 (+1)<\/td>\n~13\u202fh<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E (all AC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      22904<\/td>\nBhuj \u2192 BDTS<\/td>\nMon, Thu, Sat<\/td>\n~15:55<\/td>\n~05:15 (+1)<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f20m<\/td>\nSame AC classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83d\udcb8 Fare Estimates (BDTS \u2192 Bhuj)<\/h3>\n

      According to mid-2025 fare data:<\/p>\n

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      • 1A:<\/strong> \u20b92,890<\/li>\n
      • 2A:<\/strong> \u20b91,730<\/li>\n
      • 3A:<\/strong> \u20b91,225<\/li>\n
      • 3E:<\/strong> \u20b91,140
        \n(includes superfast surcharge and GST)<\/em> \ue202turn0search11\ue202turn0search5\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83c\udf1f Why It May Be Relevant<\/h3>\n
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        • Initially a festival or seasonal \u201cAC special\u201d service (09003\/09004)<\/strong> starting October 2020, this train has been standardized now as 22903\/22904 AC Superfast Express<\/strong> with fixed weekly frequency.<\/li>\n
        • It remains one of the only direct fully AC services<\/strong> between Mumbai (BDTS) and Bhuj.<\/li>\n
        • Designed for AC comfort, speed, and minimal stops<\/strong>\u2014reports note reliable timing and modern LHB rake, though no pantry car (e\u2011catering available)\ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search6\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83c\udfaf Recommendations<\/h3>\n
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          • For AC travel between Mumbai and Bhuj<\/strong>, Train\u00a022903\/22904<\/strong> is the best available direct option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Check availability early\u2014this is a popular train with limited frequency.<\/li>\n
          • Prefer this regular service<\/strong> over earlier special-fare trains\u2014it’s standardized, more reliable, and better maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Would you like:<\/p>\n

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            • A full station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for 22903 in your travel direction?<\/li>\n
            • Fare breakdown by class<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
            • Assistance checking live seat availability or booking options<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Happy to help further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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