The auspicious festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 15, 2026 (Sunday). Devotees of Lord Shiva flock to temples in large numbers, seeking blessings. In Gujarat, the famous Somnath Temple near Veraval hosts the Mahashivratri Mela, drawing millions of devotees. Similarly, Ujjain and Sehore (Kubereshwar Dham) in Madhya Pradesh witness massive crowds for darshan at the revered Mahakal Temple. To ease the travel burden on these pilgrims, Indian Railways has come up with a major relief ahead of Mahashivratri.
Special Trains for Mahashivratri Pilgrims
In response to the increased number of pilgrims, Western Railway’s Ratlam Division has decided to run three pairs of Mela Special trains between Ujjain, Bhopal, and Sant Hirdaram Nagar. These trains will operate from February 13 to February 23, 2026. Additionally, unreserved trains will be operated between Rajkot and Veraval as part of the Mahashivratri Mela Special services. These services are crucial to accommodate the surge of devotees during this spiritual occasion.
Details of the Special Trains:
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Rajkot-Veraval Special Train (09513/09514):
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Train No. 09513 will depart from Rajkot at 06:55 AM, arriving in Veraval at 10:55 AM.
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Train No. 09514 will depart from Veraval at 03:20 PM, arriving in Rajkot at 08:00 PM.
These trains will run daily from February 13 to February 17, 2026, at special fares.
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Ujjain-Sant Hirdaram Nagar Special (09305/09306):
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Train No. 09305 will leave Ujjain daily at 9:00 AM, reaching Sant Hirdaram Nagar by 1:30 PM.
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Train No. 09306 will return from Sant Hirdaram Nagar at 2:30 PM, arriving back in Ujjain by 7:30 PM.
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Ujjain-Bhopal Special (09307/09308):
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Train No. 09307 will depart from Ujjain at 9:00 PM, reaching Bhopal at 2:10 AM the next day.
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Train No. 09308 will return from Bhopal at 3:10 AM, reaching Ujjain by 8:00 AM.
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Ujjain-Sant Hirdaram Nagar Evening Special (09313/09314):
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Train No. 09313 will leave Ujjain at 4:00 PM, reaching Sant Hirdaram Nagar by 9:40 PM.
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Train No. 09314 will depart from Sant Hirdaram Nagar at 10:30 PM, reaching Ujjain at 2:00 AM.
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Stations Covered
These special trains will stop at several important stations on the way, including Tarana Road, Maksi, Bercha, Kalisindh, Akodia, Shujalpur, Kalapipal, and Sehore, ensuring that passengers have easy access to key locations during their journey.
Ticketing and Travel Information
These trains will be unreserved, meaning passengers can purchase tickets in the usual way, either from the ticket counter or through other available methods. Given the high demand, these special trains will prove to be immensely helpful for devotees traveling to Ujjain, Bhopal, and surrounding areas for Mahashivratri celebrations.
Railways urges pilgrims to verify train halts, correct timings, and the specific coach information before beginning their journey to avoid any confusion.
With these specially designed trains, Indian Railways is providing essential support to the thousands of devotees visiting Ujjain, Bhopal, and other important pilgrimage sites during Mahashivratri. These special services will help ensure that pilgrims can travel with ease and devote their attention to the spiritual significance of the festival, without worrying about overcrowded transport options.
