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Summer Special Train Mumbai-Gorakhpur-Mumbai

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Summer Special Train Mumbai-Gorakhpur-Mumbai

Mumbai-Gorakhpur-Mumbai

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run summer special trains on Special fare.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the Summer Special trains are as under:

Train No. 05054 / 05053 Bandra Terminus – Gorakhpur Special (Weekly) [22 Trips]

Train No. 05054 Bandra Terminus – Gorakhpur Special will leave Bandra Terminus every Saturday at 19.25 hrs & will reach Gorakhpur at 06.25 hrs the third day. This train will run from 16th April, 2025 to 25th June 2025.

Similarly, Train No. 05053 Gorakhpur – Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Gorakhpur every Friday at 04.10 hrs & will arrive Bandra Terminus at 16.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 15th April, 2025 till 24h June, 2025.

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara Jn, Ratlam Jn, Kota Jn, Gangapur City, Bharatpur Jn, Achhnera Jn, Mathura Jn, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Central, Aishbag, Gonda Jn, Basti and Khalilabad stations in both directions. This train comprises of Second Class Seating coaches.

For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

Here’s the confirmed information on the Mumbai → Gorakhpur → Mumbai Summer Special / Festival Special Trains introduced by Western and Central Railways during Holi and early summer 2025:

🚆 Special-Fare/Loco-based Mumbai–Gorakhpur Seasonal Trains

Train 01115 – LTT Mumbai → Gorakhpur (Special Fare AC Summer Special)

  • Departs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 12:15 hrs, runs weekly, journey ~38h 30m, arriving Gorakhpur at 02:45 hrs (Day 3).
  • Covers ~1,823 km with 18 stops including Kalyan, Bhusaval, Jabalpur, Satna, Kanpur, Lucknow, Basti, etc.
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Train 01235 – LTT Mumbai → Gorakhpur (AC Festival Special)

  • Holiday-special AC express, departs LTT at 16:40 hrs, arrives GKP at 23:55 hrs (Day 3).
  • Total travel time ~31h 15m over ~1,676 km with ~16 stops.
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Train 05326 / 05325 – LTT ↔ Gorakhpur (Holi Special, Central Railway)

  • 05326 (Outbound): Departs LTT at 10:20 hrs, arrives Gorakhpur ~20:00 hrs next day.
  • Operated on alternating Thursdays & Mondays between March 13–24, 2025 (4 trips total).
  • 05325 (Return): Departs Gorakhpur at 19:00 hrs, arriving LTT ~06:50 hrs two days later.
    • Coach composition: AC‑3 Tier, Sleeper, General classes.
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📝 Service Summary Table

Train No. Route Departs Mumbai (LTT) Arrival GKP Frequency Duration Distance
01115 LTT → Gorakhpur 12:15 hrs (Day 1) ~02:45 hrs (Day 3) Weekly ~38 h 30 m ~1,823 km
01235 AC Festival Special 16:40 hrs (Day 1) ~23:55 hrs (Day 3) Seasonal ~31 h 15 m ~1,676 km
05326/25 LTT ↔ Gorakhpur (Holi) 10:20 hrs (Mon/Thu) ~20:00 hrs (Day 2) Bi‑weekly ~34–35 h ~1,700+ km

ℹ️ Notes & Travel Tips

  • Low priority: Unlike regular express trains, these specials have lower precedence, often leading to delays of 6–12+ hours, especially in congested zones.
  • Bookings:
    • 01115 & 01235: Bookable via IRCTC/PRS; reserved classes only.
    • 05326/25 Holi trains: Booking opened mid‑March 2025; had limited runs around Holi.
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  • Coach Composition:
    • 01115: AC‑First, 2A, 3A only.
    • 01235: AC only.
    • 05326/25: Mix of AC‑3A, Sleeper, and General coaches.
  • No pantry service—carry food and water or rely on station e‑catering for long journeys.

✅ Alternatives for Mumbai–Gorakhpur Travel

  • Regular trains with reliable schedules:
    • Godan Express (11055/11056): LTT ↔ GKP, ~33h 20m journey, runs 4× weekly.
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    • Kushinagar Superfast Express (22537/22538): Daily service via Itarsi–Prayagraj, ~30h 25m, includes pantry.
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    • Kashi Express (15017/15018): Daily via LTT–Lucknow axis (~36h 15m).
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    • Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Express (15068/15067): Weekly via Barhni; ~38h journey.
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These offer better punctuality and regular availability compared to time-bound specials.

🔔 Should You Choose Special Trains?

Check these vehicles if:

  • You’re tied to festive dates (e.g. Holi) and need alternatives when regular trains are full.
  • You’re flexible with travel time and can accommodate potential delay.

Otherwise, opt for regular trains (Godan, Kushinagar, Kashi) for:

  • More dependable departure/arrival times.
  • Better frequency and availability across seasons.

Would you like:

  • A full timetable with halts and station timings for 01115 or 05326?
  • A fare comparison between these specials and regular trains (in 2A, 3A, SL)?
  • Seat availability/P­NR inquiry on upcoming trips?

Happy to fetch more details if needed!

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