Cricket excitement is building for the match between India and New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. To assist fans in getting there, the railways have put on a number of special superfast trains between Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad around the day of the final.
What the Special Train Services Are
Central and Western Railway have announced several special services to deal with the number of people who want to travel for the final. Trains are running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Bandra Terminus, Pune and Ahmedabad on March 7, 8 and 9. These services include AC superfast specials and trains with AC third economy coaches to carry a lot of fans.
The idea is to give quicker, direct routes for supporters who want to travel overnight or in the early morning to be in Ahmedabad for the match. Many of the services are at a special price and will stop at main stations on the Western line.
Mumbai (CSMT) – Ahmedabad Times and Stops
The CSMT-Ahmedabad superfast special (Train 01153) leaves CSMT on March 7 at 22:05 and gets to Ahmedabad at 06:40 on March 8. The train going back (Train 01154) leaves Ahmedabad on March 9 at 04:00 and reaches CSMT at 12:55 that day.
Both CSMT-Ahmedabad services stop at Dadar, Thane, Vasai Road, Surat and Vadodara. Every train has 18 AC third economy coaches and two generator cars, to give long-distance travellers comfort overnight.
Bandra Terminus Services and Other Mumbai-Ahmedabad Trains
Western Railway is running Bandra Terminus-Ahmedabad AC superfast specials for more room on the trains. Train 09029 leaves Bandra on March 8 at 00:05 and arrives Ahmedabad at 08:40. The return, 09030, leaves Ahmedabad on March 9 at 03:20 and gets to Bandra at 11:35.
Another Bandra-Ahmedabad special, 09043, leaves Bandra on March 9 at 14:30 and arrives Ahmedabad at 22:55. The train going back, 09044, leaves Ahmedabad on March 9 at 03:50 and arrives Bandra at 12:15. These trains give different times for fans from different areas of Mumbai.
Pune – Ahmedabad Special Trains
Two special services connect Pune and Ahmedabad to help supporters from the Pune area. Train 01417 leaves Pune on March 7 at 17:30 and gets to Ahmedabad at 05:30 the next morning. The return, 01418, leaves Ahmedabad on March 9 at 02:00 and gets to Pune at 12:10.
The Pune-Ahmedabad specials stop at important stations including Lonavala, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Surat and Vadodara. These stops make the trains easy to get to for fans across the line who want to travel overnight.
Tickets, Prices and Booking Details
Bookings for the special trains are open at all PRS desks and through the IRCTC website and app. The trains are being run at a special price, so the final ticket costs will change with class and how many people want them. Travellers should check current prices on IRCTC before they book.
The exact ticket prices are not in the service notice; passengers are told to check price details and how many seats are available at booking desks or online. Special trains may be sold out quickly because so many people want them, so booking early is a good idea.
Travel Advice for the Match Day and What to Do When You Get to Ahmedabad
Get to Ahmedabad with enough time so you don’t rush around the stadium at the last minute. The Narendra Modi Stadium will have a lot of people, so plan your local transport and how to get into the stadium well beforehand. Have your train tickets, ID and e-tickets ready to be checked.
Think about other ways to get back if you need to be able to change plans, as many services are on March 9. Follow official railway news on social media and the IRCTC site for real-time changes to times, stops or extra services.
With several overnight and early-morning specials, the railways want to make it easier for fans from Mumbai and Pune to see the important final live. Check times and prices before you go, and enjoy the match safely.
