Mumbai secured its spot in the World Cup finals by triumphing over New Zealand, while Australia once again defeated the Afrile in the semi-finals, paving the way for an intense final showdown between India and Australia.
This has sparked a cricket fever across the nation, leading to fully booked seats at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
CR will run a Cricket World Cup special train from CSMT to Ahmedabad and back-
A) 01153 CSMT- Ahmedabad special express-
CSMT departure- 22.30 hrs, 18/11/23
Ahmedabad- 06.40 hrs, 19/11/23B) 01154 Ahmedabad-CSMT special express-
Ahmedabad departure- 01.45 hrs, 20/11/23
CSMT… pic.twitter.com/KH4GhbqNIF— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) November 17, 2023
Thousands of cricket enthusiasts from Mumbai are preparing to travel to Ahmedabad, and for their convenience, the Central Railway has launched a World Cup Special Train service.
Despite starting the tournament with two losses, Australia made an unexpected comeback, securing a direct entry into the finals. In a tense match against South Africa, despite Travis Head and David Warner‘s initial aggressive play, the African spinners added excitement.
Nevertheless, Australia’s resilience prevailed, marking their eighth appearance in a World Cup final. The highly anticipated India vs. Australia Final is scheduled for November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Team India is eager to avenge their defeat from 2003.
The anticipation among cricket enthusiasts for the India vs. Australia match is palpable, with everyone making plans to witness the Sunday showdown.
To ease travel for fans heading to Ahmedabad, Central Railway has introduced a special train service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. Operating as a dedicated World Cup special train, it will stop at CSMT, Dadar, Thane, Vasai, Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad.
This special train, numbered 01153, will depart from CSMT on November 18 at 10:30 PM, arriving in Ahmedabad at 6:40 AM. For the return journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, the train will depart at 1:45 PM on November 20, reaching Mumbai at 10:35 AM.”