Valsad: In a move aimed at enhancing rail connectivity and meeting long-standing public demand, Western Railway has announced the launch of a new daily express train service between Valsad and Dahod. The inaugural run of this new service will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26, 2025, during his two-day visit to his home state of Gujarat.

Inaugural Run Details (Train No. 09011 Valsad–Dahod Superfast Special):
Train No. 09011 will depart from Valsad at 11:30 hrs on May 26 and reach Dahod at 17:25 hrs the same day. En route, the train will halt at Bilimora, Navsari, Surat, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Miyagam Karjan, Vadodara, Samlaya, Derol, Godhra, Piplod, and Limkheda stations.

The train will consist of AC Chair Car, Second Class Sitting, and General Second Class coaches.

Regular Service from May 27 (Train No. 19011/19012 Valsad–Dahod Express):
The regular service of Train No. 19011/19012 Valsad–Dahod Express will commence from May 27, 2025.

• Train No. 19011 will depart from Valsad daily at 05:15 hrs and reach Dahod at 11:05 hrs.

• In the return direction, Train No. 19012 will depart from Dahod at 11:55 hrs and arrive at Valsad at 20:05 hrs the same day.

En route, both trains will halt at Bilimora, Navsari, Surat, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Miyagam Karjan, Vadodara, Samlaya, Derol, Godhra, Piplod, and Limkheda stations.

The trains will comprise AC Chair Car, Second Class Sitting, and General Second Class coaches.

Reservations for Train No. 19011/19012 will open on May 25, 2025, at all PRS counters and through the IRCTC website.

Passengers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in for detailed timings and coach compositions.