Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Western Railway Announces Udhna–Miraj Special Trains for Aashadi Ekadashi 2026
Western Railway has announced special trains between Udhna and Miraj for Aashadi Ekadashi in 2026.
These trains will run on July 23, 24, and 25, 2026.
The special trains aim to make the journey to Pandharpur easier for pilgrims.
The train will stop at 25 stations across Gujarat and Maharashtra, offering Sleeper Class and Chair Car accommodation.
The journey covers 1,002 km and takes about 23 hours and 10 minutes.
This initiative is to provide more travel options and convenience during the festive season.
Western Railway announces special trains between Udhna and Miraj for Aashadi Ekadashi 2026.
Trains will run on July 23, 24, and 25, 2026.
The journey covers 1,002 km and takes 23 hours and 10 minutes.
The train will stop at 25 stations across Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Accommodation options include Sleeper Class (SL) and Chair Car (CC).
- Who
- Western Railway
- What
- Announcement of special trains between Udhna and Miraj for Aashadi Ekadashi 2026
- When
- July 23, 24, 25, 2026
- Where
- Udhna to Miraj, passing through Gujarat and Maharashtra
- Why
- To provide more travel options and make the pilgrimage journey to Pandharpur smoother and more convenient during the festive season
Convenience for Pilgrims
Operational Challenges
Purpose of Special Trains
Convenience for Pilgrims
The special trains are introduced to provide more travel options and make the pilgrimage journey to Pandharpur smoother and more convenient during the festive season.
Operational Challenges
Operating special trains during peak festive seasons can pose challenges in terms of scheduling, maintenance, and ensuring passenger safety.
- Train Numbers
- 09071 (Udhna to Miraj), 09072 (Miraj to Udhna)
- Departure Dates
- July 23, 24, 25, 2026
- Departure Time from Miraj
- 8:40 am
- Arrival Time at Udhna
- 7:50 am the following day
- Distance Covered
- 1,002 km
- Travel Duration
- 23 hours and 10 minutes
- Accommodation Classes
- Sleeper Class (SL), Chair Car (CC)
- Number of Stoppages
- 25