Ahmedabad–Rajgir Diwali Special Train 09441/09442: Dates, Route and Ticket Information
Western Railway’s Ahmedabad Division has announced a fully unreserved festival special between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Rajgir in Bihar. The service will run on selected dates in November 2026, giving passengers an additional travel option between western India and Bihar.
The special will operate as train 09441 from Ahmedabad to Rajgir and 09442 from Rajgir to Ahmedabad. It is a limited service, not a daily train.
Ahmedabad–Rajgir special train schedule
| Train | Direction | Departure | Running dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09441 | Ahmedabad to Rajgir | 11:55 pm | Wednesday, 4 and 11 November 2026 |
| 09442 | Rajgir to Ahmedabad | 9:55 am | Friday, 6 and 13 November 2026 |
The announcement gives departure times from Ahmedabad and Rajgir, but does not show arrival times at the destination or timings at intermediate stations. Passengers should check the latest railway timetable and running information before setting out.
Route and stations
From Ahmedabad, the train will pass through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before continuing through Uttar Pradesh to Bihar. The stops listed for the service are:
Anand, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Hindaun City, Bayana, Idgah Agra, Tundla, Subedarganj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patna, Patna Sahib, Bakhtiyarpur, Bihar Sharif and Nalanda.
Ahmedabad and Rajgir are the starting and ending stations. The announcement lists these intermediate stops but does not provide their arrival and departure times.
What passengers should know about tickets?
The train is described as fully unreserved and operating on a special fare. This means passengers should not expect a reserved seat or berth. The announcement does not publish the fare amount, so the price will depend on the passenger’s boarding and destination stations and should be checked before travel.
Passengers can check for an unreserved ticket through the RailOne app or at a railway station ticket counter. Confirm that the train and journey are available in the ticketing system for the date you plan to travel. Buy a valid ticket before boarding and keep it with you during the journey.
Important travel points
- The Ahmedabad–Rajgir service is scheduled for 4 and 11 November; the return service is scheduled for 6 and 13 November 2026.
- These are selected special-train trips, not a daily service.
- The announcement does not provide arrival times, intermediate-station timings, coach details or a fare table.
- As the train is unreserved, a ticket does not give you a pre-assigned seat or berth.
- Check the latest train status and your station’s halt time before travelling.
The Ahmedabad–Rajgir festival special adds another option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and Bihar. Travellers should confirm the live timetable and fare for their specific journey before leaving for the station.
