Good news for railway passengers travelling between Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
To handle increasing travel demand and provide more convenience to passengers, Western Railway has announced a new weekly special train service between Veraval and Prayagraj.
The special train will operate for a limited period and will provide an additional travel option for people travelling for work, family visits, and other purposes.
The new service will improve connectivity between several important cities across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Veraval-Prayagraj Weekly Special Train Schedule
Western Railway has announced two services under this special train arrangement:
| Train Number | Route | Service Period | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04174 | Veraval to Prayagraj Weekly Special | August 7 to September 25, 2026 | Every Friday |
| 04173 | Prayagraj to Veraval Weekly Special | August 6 to September 24, 2026 | Every Thursday |
Train number 04174 (Veraval-Prayagraj Weekly Special) will run every Friday.
The train will depart from Veraval at 10:00 PM and will reach Prayagraj at 5:50 AM on Sunday.
The return train, 04173 (Prayagraj-Veraval Weekly Special), will operate every Thursday.
It will leave Prayagraj at 10:10 AM and reach Veraval at 6:15 PM the next day.
Route and Major Stoppages of the Special Train
The special train will cover several important stations across three states, making travel easier for passengers along the route.
Major stoppages include:
Junagadh
Navagadh
Rajkot
Wankaner
Than
Surendranagar
Viramgam
Mahesana
Palanpur
Abu Road
Sumerpur
Jawai Bandh
Falna
Marwar
Beawar
Ajmer
Kishangarh
Jaipur
Bandikui
Bharatpur
Idgah Agra
Tundla
Etawah
Govindpuri
Fatehpur
After these stops, the train will continue towards its final destination, Prayagraj.
Coach Facilities and Ticket Booking Details
The special train will have different types of coaches to meet the needs of various passengers.
The available coaches will include:
Third AC
Sleeper Class
General Class
Passengers can book tickets for Train No. 04174 from July 30, 2026.
Bookings will be available through:
Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters
IRCTC website
Western Railway has informed that both trains will operate as special trains with special fares.
This new weekly service is expected to provide relief to passengers looking for more travel options between Veraval and Prayagraj during the operating period.
