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In a welcome move for cricket enthusiasts, the Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad for the ICC World Cup 2023 final match scheduled on Sunday. The trains, one from Delhi and three from Mumbai, will depart on Saturday evening and arrive in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning, with return journeys scheduled for Monday at 2:30 am.
This initiative addresses the concerns of cricket fans grappling with exorbitant airfares, offering a cost-effective travel alternative. The railways ensures affordable pricing, with seats available at rates ranging from ₹620 for a sleeper seat to ₹3,490 for a first AC seat. The 3AC economy and 3AC seats are priced at ₹1,525 and ₹1,665, respectively.
Reservations for these special trains opened on Saturday and can be made through the IRCTC website (www.irctc.co.in).
Details on Mumbai trains:
Train no 01153 CSMT – Ahmedabad special Express departs CSMT at 10.30 pm on Saturday and arrives in Ahmedabad at 06.40 am the next day.
Train no 01154 Ahmedabad – CSMT special express leaves Ahmedabad at 1:45 am on Monday and reaches CSMT at 10.35 am the same day.
These trains will make stops at CSMT, Dadar, Thane, Vasai Road, Surat, Vadodara, and the final destination, Ahmedabad.
The highly anticipated final between cricketing giants India and Australia is set to take place on Sunday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, echoing the 2003 World Cup final where Australia emerged victorious. India’s stellar performance in the semi-finals against New Zealand, securing a 70-run victory, has heightened excitement for the upcoming showdown.
