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.
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A special train service will operate between Delhi and Ahmedabad. It is set to depart from Delhi on Saturday evening and to arrive in Ahmedabad the following morning. Three similar trains are being run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
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Indian Railways has also ensured that seats on the special trains are available at significantly 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. 1525, a standard 3AC seat for Rs. 1665, and first-class AC accommodation for Rs. 3490.
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Following the conclusion of the match, the return service from Ahmedabad to Delhi 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.