Indian Railways announces special trains for World Cup final in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad, Nov 18, 2023: The Indian Railways has announced special train services to accommodate the surge of passengers heading to the ICC World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. The final match, featuring India against Australia, is scheduled on Sunday (November 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

 

The special train service will operate from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The trains will depart on Saturday evening and arrive in Ahmedabad the following morning. With one train leaving from Delhi, three will ply from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.

Indian Railways has also ensured that seats on the special trains are available at lower rates than the inflated airfares, as all regular train reservations have been filled, and airfares have skyrocketed with prices ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 40,000.

Passengers can secure a sleeper class ticket for Rs 620, a 3AC economy berth for Rs 1,525, a standard 3AC seat for Rs 1,665, and first-class AC accommodation for Rs 3,490.

After the conclusion of the match, the return service from Ahmedabad is scheduled to depart at approximately 2:30 am, allowing fans to travel back after enjoying the cricket finale.

Travelers seeking to book tickets for these special train services can do so online through the official website.

Courtesy: India Today