Indian Railways announces a budget-friendly travel for cricket fans; Special trains from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad

In response to the high demand for travel to the ICC World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad, the Indian Railways has announced special trains from Delhi and Mumbai. These trains, one from Delhi and three from Mumbai, are scheduled to depart on Saturday evening and arrive in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning. Following the final, the trains will leave Ahmedabad at approximately 2:30 am on Monday.

To alleviate the financial burden on cricket fans facing steep airfares, the Indian Railways is offering seats at much more affordable rates. Prices range from ₹620 for a sleeper seat to ₹3,490 for a first AC seat, with 3AC economy and 3AC seats priced at ₹1,525 and ₹1,665, respectively.

Reservations for these special trains opened on Saturday, allowing fans to secure their seats through the IRCTC website. The final match, featuring cricket powerhouses India and Australia, is set to take place on Sunday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, mirroring the 2003 World Cup final where Australia emerged victorious.

After a stellar performance in the semi-finals against New Zealand on Wednesday, Team India secured their spot in the highly anticipated final, defeating New Zealand by 70 runs.