Increase the Frequency of Howrah – Mumbai CSMT Special Train (Train No. 02810 / Train No. 02809)
Increase the Frequency of Howrah – Mumbai CSMT Special Train (Train No. 02810 / Train No. 02809)
Increase the Frequency of Train No. 02810 / Train No. 02809 Howrah – Mumbai CSMT Special Train from existing weekly to tri-weekly as per the following programme
Train No. & Name: 02810 Howrah – Mumbai CSMT Special Train
Existing Day of Run from originating station: Wednesday from Howrah
Revised Days of Run from originating station: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from Howrah
Train No. & Name: 02809 Mumbai CSMT – Howrah Special Train
Existing Day of Run from originating station: Friday from Mumbai CSMT
Revised Days of Run from originating station: Wednesday, Friday & Monday from Mumbai CSMT
These Tri-Weekly Special trains shall be fully reserved trains and shall run with existing timings and compositions.
Here’s what’s currently known about Train Nos. 02810 / 02809 (Howrah – Mumbai CSMT Mail Special via Nagpur) and the possibility of increasing its frequency:
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📌 Current Frequency & History
- As of now, both 02810 (Howrah → Mumbai) and 02809 (Mumbai → Howrah) run daily, according to official sources
- The train was originally introduced as an IRCTC COVID-era special and initially ran weekly—with Howrah departures on Wednesdays and Mumbai departures on Fridays from mid‑July 2025
- Later, due to heavy demand, its frequency was increased to tri‑weekly starting September 2020 (departures on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from Howrah and Wednesday, Friday, Monday from Mumbai)
- Finally, it was upgraded to daily service from 6/8 October 2025, maintaining the same timings and stops
🚄 Train Overview & Timetable Highlights
- 02810 (Howrah → Mumbai CSMT) departs Howrah at ~19:50 IST, arriving at Mumbai CSMT around 04:25 AM on the third day (~32h 35m journey)
- 02809 (Mumbai CSMT → Howrah) departs Mumbai CSMT at ~20:35 IST, reaching Howrah around 05:50 AM on Day 3 (~32h 50m journey with ~41 stops)
- Classes offered include 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and 2S, with onboard e‑catering, baggage services, and occasional pantry arrangements—it’s a fully reserved rake
✅ Frequency Is Already Maximized
- Since October 2025, the train operates daily in both directions, effectively at the maximum possible frequency on Indian Railways’ system
🧭 If Demand Is Still Higher…
Even though the train runs daily, if demand continues to exceed capacity leading to waitlists or quick sell-outs, here are ways to advocate for further service:
- Submit Public Demand to Indian Railways
Use the official complaint/request portal or send a request via the NTES App or Twitter handle @RailSeva, specifically citing repeated unavailability of tickets or waitlists on 02810/02809. - Advocate through Elected Representatives or State Transportation Authorities
Coordinate with local MPs or state railway boards to push for additional special trains or augmenting existing services. - Request Additional Rakes or Coach Augmentation
Suggest converting some other tri‑weekly specials (like Duronto or weekly runs) into fully reserved or bi‑weekly/daily schedules. - Ask for Additional Seasonal/Weekend Specials
For high-demand periods (e.g. festive seasons or holidays), special services could be run alongside the daily train.
🔍 Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Nos. | 02810 (HWH→CSMT) / 02809 (CSMT→HWH) |
| Frequency | Daily in both directions (since Oct 2025) |
| Journey Time | ~32× hours |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S |
| Services | Fully reserved; e‑catering; some pantry facilities |
| Next Step if Demand | Submit formal demand via IRCTC or public representation |
✉️ What You Can Do Next
If you’re seeing consistent waitlists or short booking windows, you could draft a request or represent demand statistics to IRCTC or South Eastern Railway. I can help you prepare templates or locate the exact channels for submission if you’d like.
Let me know if you’d like help drafting that message or compiling traveler demand data!