Western Railway has decided to run a special train (Train no 09030) from Valsad in Gujarat to Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. Know complete details about train route, schedule, stoppages and ticket booking.
Valsad–Velankanni Special Train: An important decision has been taken by Western Railway keeping in mind the increasing demand and convenience of passengers. A new special train will be run between Gujarat’s Valsad and Tamil Nadu’s famous pilgrimage site Velankanni. This special fare train will make it easier for passengers from Gujarat and Maharashtra to travel directly to South India.
Timing of Valsad–Velankanni Special Train
Train No. 09030 for passengers starting from Valsad and going to Velankanni will depart from Valsad on July 3 (Friday) at 6:25 PM and reach Velankanni on July 5 (Sunday) at 10:00 AM.
What will be the return train schedule?
For passengers returning from Velankanni, this train will run only to Dahanu Road in Maharashtra instead of going to Valsad. Train No. 09029 Velankanni–Dahanu Road Special will depart from Velankanni on July 6 (Monday) at 12:30 PM and reach Dahanu Road on July 7 (Tuesday) at 10:30 AM.
At which stations will the train stop during the journey?
This special train will cover a 3-day long journey of 1765 km from Valsad to Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. A total of 35 stoppages have been given to the train on this route for the convenience of passengers. Including Dahanu Road, Palghar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Lonavla, Pune, Daund, Solapur, Kalburgi, Wadi, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Guti, Tadipatri, Yeraguntla, Kadapa, Razampeta, Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore Cantt. The stations include Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Thirupadiripuliyar, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Thirunallaru, Karaikal, Nagore and Nagapattinam.
How to book in this train?
According to Western Railway information, general second class coaches have been arranged for the passengers in this special train. This train will run with special fare. Advance booking for train number 09030 has been started from June 30 at all PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters as well as on the official website of IRCTC. Passengers can visit the official inquiry portal of Indian Railways for other important details.
