AC Special train between Mumbai LTT-Lucknow

AC Special train between Mumbai LTT-Lucknow

AC Special train between Mumbai LTT-Lucknow (Train No. 02121 / 02122) time table, route, frequency and fare

For the convenience of passengers, Central Railway AC special train between Mumbai LTT-Lucknow-Mumbai LTT

Train No. 02121 AC Weekly Special train will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on every Saturday from 17.10.2025 till further advice and arrive Lucknow next day.

Train No. 02122 AC Weekly Special train will leave Lucknow on every Sunday from 18.10.2025 till further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus next day.

Timings, Halts and Composition: Same as the regular train no. 22121/ 22122 LTT-Lucknow AC Express

Here’s a detailed overview of the AC Special train service between Mumbai (LTT) and Lucknow (LKO)—run as Train No. 22121/22122, formerly referred to under the special tag 02121:

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🚆 Mumbai (LTT) → Lucknow (LKO) – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Lucknow AC Superfast Express

✨ Train Details:

• Train No.: 22121 (down), 22122 (up, return)
• Type: Fully AC Superfast Express, formerly labeled as AC Special
• Frequency: Weekly — 22121 departs LTT on Saturdays; return (22122) departs LKO on Sundays turn0search4turn0search3turn0search12
• Distance: ~1,407 km
• Duration: ~23 h 40 min–23 h 45 min turn0search4turn0search3turn0search16

🕒 Timetable Snapshot (22121 – Mumbai → Lucknow):

• Departs Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 13:35
• Arrives Lucknow Charbagh (LKO) at 13:20 next day
• Total of 9–11 intermediate halts including Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Bhopal, Jhansi, Orai, and Kanpur Central turn0search14turn0search6turn0search4
• Longest halt: ~10 minutes at Rani Kamalapati (RKMP, Bhopal) turn0search10turn0search4

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🛋️ Coach Composition & Classes:

• Fully air-conditioned LHB rake
• 1A (First AC): 1 coach
• 2A (AC 2-tier): ~3–4 coaches
• 3A (AC 3-tier): ~15 coaches
• Includes a pantry car for catering turn0search4turn0search16

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💸 Fare Estimates*:

• 1A: ₹4,000–₹4,200
• 2A: ₹2,300–₹2,500
• 3A: ₹1,600–₹1,700
  (*Price varies; check IRCTC for exact fare on specific dates.)

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✅ Summary Table:

Route	Train No.	Frequency	Dep (LTT)	Arr (LKO)	Duration	Classes	Halts
Mumbai → Lucknow	22121	Saturday	13:35	13:20	~23 h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A	~10
Lucknow → Mumbai	22122	Sunday	~16:00	~16:15	~24 h	1A, 2A, 3A	~10

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🔍 Travel Notes:

• Originally labeled as 02121/02122 special trains, they were regularized into fully AC express service in 2017. The special fare tag is now outdated. turn0search4turn0search21
• Small seating-only or Sleeper options are not provided—train is AC-only.
• Known for better punctuality than seasonal specials, though delays can happen on busy sectors (e.g. Bhusaval, Jhansi).
• Offers onboard catering and AC comfort throughout.

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🎯 Recommendation:

• Ideal choice for weekly scheduled AC comfort between Mumbai and Lucknow.
• If you need travel on Saturday (Mumbai → Lucknow), book 22121; for return on Sunday, use 22122.
• Book early—popular train with premium amenities.

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