Festive Rush: Jaipur-Khadki-Durgapura Special Train to Run on November 13 and 15
Pune, 11th November 2026: The Railway Administration will operate a one-trip festival special train between Jaipur and Khadki, with the return service running from Khadki to Durgapura, to clear the additional passenger rush during the Pooja, Diwali and Chhath festive season.
Train No. 09713 Jaipur–Khadki Special will depart from Jaipur at 10.30 pm on Friday, November 13, and arrive at Khadki at 10.30 pm on Saturday, November 14.
In the return direction, Train No. 09714 Khadki–Durgapura Special will leave Khadki at 12.50 am on Sunday, November 15, and reach Durgapura at 12.30 am on Monday, November 16.
The train will comprise 19 ICF coaches, including two AC 2-Tier, eight AC 3-Tier, five Sleeper Class, two General Second Class and two Guard/Luggage Vans.
The train will halt at Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Ramganj Mandi, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Panvel and Lonavala. Durgapura will be an additional halt for Train No. 09713, while Nagda, Godhra and Karjat will have passing halts.
Reservation and Ticket Booking
Advance reservations for the special train will open on November 12 through computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and the IRCTC website. Tickets will be available at special charges.
General Second Class coaches and designated Guard/Luggage Vans will operate as unreserved coaches. Passengers can book tickets through the UTS mobile app or authorised railway booking counters at normal Mail and Express train fares.
Passengers have been advised to check arrival and departure timings at intermediate stations through the Indian Railways enquiry portal or the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app before commencing their journey.
