Special Trains Launched for NEET 2026 Exam Candidates

Western Railway is launching six special trains on June 20 and 21 to assist students traveling for the NEET 2026 exam. These trains will operate on key routes including Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Okha-Gandhinagar, and Bhavnagar-Gandhigram. The initiative aims to provide a comfortable and timely travel experience for candidates, alleviating the usual overcrowding on exam days. With both Sleeper and General class options available, students can easily book their tickets through PRS counters or the IRCTC website. Detailed schedules for each train service are provided to ensure students can plan their journeys effectively.

By Ambika Singh Jun 20, 2026, 16:42 IST

Special Train Services for NEET 2026

In preparation for the NEET 2026 examination, Western Railway is set to operate six special trains on June 20 and 21. These services aim to assist students traveling to their exam centers, specifically along the Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Okha-Gandhinagar, and Bhavnagar-Gandhigram routes.

The introduction of these special trains comes as a relief for students, as train services tend to be heavily booked during exam periods. Western Railway has taken this initiative to ensure that candidates can travel comfortably and arrive on time for their exams.

A total of three pairs of special trains will be available on the aforementioned dates to accommodate the increased travel demand. Reservations can be made at all PRS counters and through the IRCTC website. Below are the details regarding the train schedules and routes.

Train Schedule Details

Ahmedabad–Mumbai (Maninagar–Bandra Terminus) Special Train

Train No. 09472: Departs from Maninagar at 8:30 AM on June 20, arriving at Bandra Terminus at 6:15 PM the same day.

Train No. 09471: Leaves Bandra Terminus at approximately 9:15 PM on June 20, reaching Maninagar at 6:00 AM on June 21.

Okha–Gandhinagar Capital Special Train

Train No. 09554: This train will leave Okha at 5:00 AM on June 20, arriving at Gandhinagar Capital around 3:00 PM.

Train No. 09553: Scheduled to depart from Gandhinagar at 8:55 PM on June 21, it will arrive in Okha by 6:40 AM on June 22.

Bhavnagar Terminus–Gandhigram Special Train

Train No. 09254: This service will depart from Bhavnagar Terminus at approximately 11:40 AM on June 20, reaching Gandhigram by 4:10 PM.

Train No. 09253: Scheduled to leave Gandhigram at 8:00 PM on June 21, it will arrive at Bhavnagar Terminus around 12:35 AM on June 22.

Both Sleeper and General class coaches will be available on these special trains, with multiple stops planned to facilitate student travel. The primary aim of this initiative is to alleviate any travel-related stress for students during the examination period, allowing them to focus on their exams.