Western Railway launches unreserved special trains between Ahmedabad and Rajgir

Western Railway has announced two unreserved weekly special trains between Ahmedabad and Rajgir to handle the high volume of holiday travelers during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Urban Acres and Gujarat Samachar both report that the rail operator will conduct four trips in each direction across November 4, 6, 11, and 13, 2026. [1][3]

Urban Acres reported that train number 09441, designated as the Ahmedabad to Rajgir Special, departs from Ahmedabad at 11:55 pm on November 4 and November 11. It arrives in Rajgir at 6:55 am on Friday following each departure. The return service, train number 09442, leaves Rajgir at 9:55 am on November 6 and November 13. [1]

The route features intermediate stops across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Bihar. Urban Acres confirmed that the temporary services operate at special fares and permit passengers to board and travel without advance seat reservations. [1]

Indian Railways operates the national rail system, which regularly adds seasonal special services to address peak demand during major national festivals. [5]