With the eagerly awaited final expected to attract large crowds, the railways have intervened to assist fans in reaching the venue with ease.
Special trains introduced for cricket enthusiasts
To accommodate the increased travel demand leading up to the final, the Western Railway has announced the launch of several special superfast trains. This effort aims to ensure smoother connectivity for cricket fans planning to attend the prestigious match.
A number of special trains will operate between Saturday night and Sunday morning, enabling supporters to arrive in Ahmedabad on time for the contest. Services will cover key routes, including Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and Ahmedabad–Pune. These trains will be available at special fares and are expected to handle the heavy influx of passengers traveling for the final.
The announcement was shared via the Western Railway’s official social media account, indicating that the decision was made to address the travel demand as thousands of fans get ready to head to Ahmedabad for the event.
Bookings are now open for these trains at all PRS counters and on the IRCTC website.
To facilitate passengers and meet travel demands, Western Railway will operate four Superfast Special Trains on Special fare between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and Ahmedabad – Pune stations.… pic.twitter.com/r25oGZbvJs
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) March 6, 2026
To manage the surge in fans and counter rising airfare prices, the following trains have been introduced:
1) Train No. 09029/09030 Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special
09029: Departs Bandra on March 8 (Sun) at 00:05; arrives Ahmedabad at 08:40.
09030: Departs Ahmedabad on March 9 (Mon) at 03:20; arrives Bandra at 11:35.
2) Train No. 09043/09044 Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special
09043: Departs Bandra on March 9 (Mon) at 14:30; arrives Ahmedabad at 22:55.
09044: Departs Ahmedabad on March 9 (Mon) at 03:50; arrives Bandra at 12:15.
3) Train No. 01154/01153 Ahmedabad – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast AC Special
01153: Departs CSMT on March 7 (Sat) at 22:05; arrives Ahmedabad at 06:40 (Sun).
01154: Departs Ahmedabad on March 9 (Mon) at 04:00; arrives CSMT at 12:55.
4) Train No. 01418/01417 Ahmedabad – Pune Superfast Special
01417: Departs Pune on March 7 (Sat) at 17:30; arrives Ahmedabad at 05:30 (Sun).
01418: Departs Ahmedabad on March 9 (Mon) at 02:00; arrives Pune at 12:10.
Request from Railway Committee Member
The decision to operate additional services was made following a request from Rajiv Singal, a member of the Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee. He personally approached the Divisional Railway Manager of Western Railway to arrange for extra trains.
“Yesterday, I met with Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Pankaj Singh of Western Railway, urging him to run two special trains from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on Saturday night and two special trains on Sunday morning for the T20 World Cup final. I appreciate his agreement to my request,” he stated as quoted by Mid-Day.
India advances to the final
India earned their spot in the final following an intense semi-final battle against England at the Wankhede Stadium. The match proved to be a thrilling high-scoring affair that kept fans captivated.
A remarkable performance from Sanju Samson was pivotal in India’s success. Samson struck 89 runs off just 42 balls, enabling India to post a staggering total of 253/7 — the highest score ever achieved in a knockout match of the tournament.
England mounted a strong challenge during their chase but concluded at 246/7.
As excitement builds nationwide, thousands of fans are now getting ready to travel to Ahmedabad to witness the showdown and support India in their quest to reclaim the T20 World Cup trophy.
