Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Festival Special Train: Two Trips Each in November, Check Dates, Timings and Route
Gorakhpur, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has announced a special train between Gorakhpur and Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus to manage the additional passenger rush during the festive season. Train number 05091/05092 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Festival Special will operate two trips in each direction.
The train will depart from Gorakhpur on November 9 and 16, while services from Bandra Terminus will operate on November 11 and 18. The additional service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Mumbai, Gorakhpur and several cities along the route.
Gorakhpur–Bandra Festival Special: Departure Schedule
Train number 05091 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Festival Special will depart from Gorakhpur at 9:55 PM on November 9 and 16.
The train will travel through Basti, Gonda and Lucknow before reaching Kanpur Central. It will then pass through Tundla, Idgah Agra, Gangapur City, Kota, Bhawani Mandi and Ratlam.
After entering Gujarat, the train will stop at Vadodara, Surat, Vapi and Borivali before reaching Bandra Terminus at 12 noon the following day.
Bandra–Gorakhpur Festival Special: Return Schedule
Train number 05092 Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Festival Special will depart from Bandra Terminus at 1:45 PM on November 11 and 18.
The train will travel through Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara and Ratlam before entering Rajasthan. It will then pass through Bhawani Mandi, Kota, Gangapur City, Idgah Agra, Tundla and Kanpur Central.
After reaching Lucknow, the train will stop at Aishbagh and Badshahnagar stations. It will then proceed through Gonda and Basti to reach Gorakhpur at 11:55 PM.
Gorakhpur–Bandra Festival Special: Route and Stoppages
The special train will connect several important stations across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Key stoppages include:
- Basti
- Gonda
- Lucknow
- Kanpur Central
- Tundla
- Idgah Agra
- Gangapur City
- Kota
- Bhawani Mandi
- Ratlam
- Vadodara
- Surat
- Vapi
- Borivali
- Bandra Terminus
The return service will also stop at Aishbagh and Badshahnagar in Lucknow.
Coach Composition
The Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Festival Special will have a total of 21 coaches.
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| LSLRD | 2 |
| General | 11 |
| Sleeper | 8 |
| Total | 21 |
The train will offer general and sleeper-class accommodation for passengers travelling during the festive season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the Gorakhpur–Bandra Festival Special train operate?
The train will operate two trips in each direction. It will depart from Gorakhpur on November 9 and 16 and from Bandra Terminus on November 11 and 18.
2. What is the train number of the Gorakhpur–Bandra special train?
The train numbers are 05091 for Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus and 05092 for Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur.
3. What time will train 05091 depart from Gorakhpur?
The Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Festival Special will depart at 9:55 PM on its scheduled dates.
4. When will the train reach Bandra Terminus?
The train is scheduled to reach Bandra Terminus at 12 noon the following day.
5. What time will the return train leave Bandra Terminus?
Train number 05092 will depart from Bandra Terminus at 1:45 PM on November 11 and 18.
6. When will the return train reach Gorakhpur?
The Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Festival Special is scheduled to reach Gorakhpur at 11:55 PM.
7. Which major stations will the train cover?
The train will stop at stations including Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Agra, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi and Borivali.
8. How many coaches will the festival special train have?
The train will have 21 coaches, comprising two LSLRD, 11 general and eight sleeper coaches.
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