Private train between Mumbai and Nagpur time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare
Private train between Mumbai and Nagpur
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Mumbai and Nagpur
Private train will leave Mumbai at 1310 hrs Wednesday and arrive Nagpur at 2330 hrs and train running time between the station 10:20 hrs
Private train will leave Nagpur at 2055 hrs Thursday and arrive Mumbai at 0730 hrs and train running time between the station 10:35 hrs
Distance between Mumbai and Nagpur Railway Station is 820 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Weekly
Here’s the current status and options for train travel between Mumbai and Nagpur:
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Is There a Private (PPP) Train on This Route?
There is no active private (PPP-style or IRCTC-operated) train service between Mumbai and Nagpur.
Closest Equivalent: Proposed Vande Bharat Express
A high-speed Vande Bharat Express has been designed to cover the ~837 km journey in under 9 hours, which would make it the fastest rail option for this route once it becomes operational.
However, as of now, no such Vande Bharat service is currently running on this corridor—its deployment remains planned and not yet active.
Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Mumbai ⇄ Nagpur
Here are some of the key trains available right now:
- Nagpur Duronto Express (12289 / 12290)
- Type: Non-stop superfast
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~11 hours
- Classes: AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL)
- Vidarbha Superfast Express (12105 / 12106)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~16 hours
- Classes: AC 2A, 3A, Sleeper
- Route Highlights: Through Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Akola
- Sewagram Superfast Express (12139 / 12140)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~14 h 50 m
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General Unreserved (with catering)
- Others (e.g., Gitanjali Express, Anandwan Express, etc.) run daily or weekly, with travel times ranging between 11½ to 15 hours.
Summary Table
| Train Service | Train No. | Duration | Frequency | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagpur Duronto Express | 12289 / 12290 | ~11 h | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Sewagram Express | 12139 / 12140 | ~14 h 50 m | Daily | 2A, 3A, SL, General |
| Vidarbha Superfast Exp. | 12105 / 12106 | ~16 h | Daily | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Other popular trains | Various | 11–15 h | Daily/Weekly | Mixed classes available |
Fare Estimates (Approximate)
- Sleeping Classes (SL): ₹600–₹900
- AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹1,500–₹1,800
- AC 2-Tier (2A): ₹2,400–₹3,000
- First AC (1A) (where available on Duronto): ₹4,200+
(Actual fares vary by train and date; platforms like ConfirmTkt or IRCTC can give precise figures.)
Final Thoughts
- No private/PPP train is operating between Mumbai and Nagpur.
- Fastest current option: Nagpur Duronto Express (~11 hours).
- Daily options available across a range of classes—choose based on comfort and timing.
- A Vande Bharat Express is planned and would be the fastest future option, but isn’t operational yet.
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