Special train between Dadar Western-Ajmer (Via Bhildi)
Special train between Dadar Western-Ajmer (Via Bhildi) (Train No. 02989 / 02990) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Dadar Western-Ajmer (Train No. 02989 / 02990)
Train No. 02989 Dadar Western-Ajmer special train
Train No. 02989 Dadar Western-Ajmer Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thu, Sat) Dadar Western at 14.35 hrs & will reach Ajmer at 08.15 hrs and train running time between the station 17 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 02990 Ajmer-Dadar Western special train
Similarly, Train No. 02990 Ajmer-Dadar Western Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed, Fri) Ajmer at 19.20 hrs & will reach Dadar Western at 12.40 hrs and train running time between the station 17 hour and 20 minutes.
Dadar Western-Ajmer Distance between the station is 978 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02989 from Dadar Western-Ajmer special train 22-10-2025 to 30-11–2025
Train No: 02990 from Ajmer-Dadar Western special train 21-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Unjha, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Jawai Bandh, Falna, Rani, Marwar Jn, Sojat Rd & Beawar stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the verified information on special vs. regular trains between Dadar Western (Mumbai) and Ajmer (via Bhildi route):
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🚆 Special Fare Seasonal Service: Train 02989 / 02990
- 02989 – Dadar Western → Ajmer (via Bhildi)
- Ran during the October–November festival window 2020 (e.g., Puja/Dussehra), operating Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
- Departed Dadar at ~15:00, arriving Ajmer the next morning around 08:05, covering ~978 km in 17 h 05 m.
- Offered classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S. No pantry, Tatkal/general quotas only, and low operational priority.
- 02990 – Ajmer → Dadar Western
- Return leg ran on Sundays, Wednesdays & Fridays, departing Ajmer around 19:20, arriving at Dadar approximately 12:40 PM next day (~17 h 20 m).
These special trains have not been reintroduced since 2025 and remain inactive as of mid‑2025.
🚄 Regular Superfast Express: Trains 12989 / 12990 – Ajmer–Dadar Western
- 12989 – Dadar Western → Ajmer
- Operates tri‑weekly (Mon, Thu, Sat), departing at 14:35, arriving Ajmer at 08:05 next day (~17 h 30 m).
- Covers 978 km with 22 stops, LHB rake, classes: 2A, 3A, SL, General. Catering available via e‑catering.
- 12990 – Ajmer → Dadar Western
- Runs on Wed, Fri, Sun, departing Ajmer at 19:20, reaching Dadar around 12:40 next day.
These are permanent, high-priority services with reserved seating and decent reliability.
📋 Summary Comparison
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes | Pantry / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02989 / 02990 | Special Fare Seasonal | Mon/Thu/Sat & Wed/Fri/Sun | ~17 h 05–20 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S (Tatkal/general only) | ❌ No; low priority, prone to delays (community insights) |
| 12989 / 12990 | Regular Superfast | 3×/week | ~17 h 30 m | 2A, 3A, SL, General | ✅ LHB rake, reserved, e‑catering, reliable timing |
⚠️ Notes from Passenger Reports
Reddit users commonly highlight:
“Special trains are low priority… expect significant delays… no pantry… not worth it.”
✅ Recommendation
- Use Train 12989/12990 (Ajmer–Dadar Superfast) for consistent, week‑reliable travel with reservation availability and at least e‑catering.
- Avoid 02989/90 unless officially reactivated—they have no amenities, use limited quotas, and run at low priority.
- Booking opens about 60 days in advance on IRCTC; check if any festival specials like 02989 get reintroduced starting August–September 2025.
- I can assist with seat availability, fare quotes, or monitoring for any special train reactivation if required.
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