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Special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar

Special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 02879 / 02880) time table, route, frequency and fare

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 02879 / 02880)

Train No. 02879 Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar special train

Train No. 02879 Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Wed, Sat) Mumbai LTT at 00.15 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 07.15 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 0 minutes.

Train No. 02880 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT special train

Similarly, Train No. 02880 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thurs) Bhubaneswar at 07.10 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 13.35 hrs and train running time between the station 30 hour and 25 minutes.

Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar Distance between the station is 1782 Kilometer

Date of Commencement of Service:

Train No. 02879 from Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar special train 24-10-2025 to 02-12-2025

Train No: 02880 from Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT special train 22-10-2025 to 30-11-2025

Here’s what’s currently known about special trains running between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Bhubaneswar (BBS):

🚆 1. Festival / Special Fare Trains

Train No. 02879 / 02880 – Mumbai LTT ↔ Bhubaneswar Festival Special

  • Operated historically as a festival special by East Coast Railway during October–November 2020.
    • 02879: LTT to Bhubaneswar (departed LTT at ~00:15 AM, arrived BBS ~31 h later, ~07:15 AM)
    • 02880: Return started from Bhubaneswar on Mondays/Thursdays, taking ~30 h 25 min
  • It ran on Wednesdays and Saturdays from LTT and Mondays, Thursdays from BBS during its active window
  • No evidence of operation beyond late 2025; the service has not been resumed in 2025.

Train No. 08576 – Mumbai LTT → Bhubaneswar One‑Trip Special Fare

  • Appeared recently as a “One‑Trip Special Fare Special” [Train 08576] departing LTT at ~06:55 AM and reaching Bhubaneswar ~34 h 55 min later (~17:56 PM) over ~1,939 km
  • It is not a recurring train; likely a one-off/limited special, with no ongoing schedule in 2025.

🔁 2. Regular Scheduled Service

12879 / 12880 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express

  • Operates bi‑weekly, not a special train.
  • Covers ~1,786–1,790 km in ~31 hours from LTT to Bhubaneswar, with classes including 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and a pantry car
  • Departure timings: LTT at 00:15 AM, arriving Bhubaneswar around 07:00 AM next day (~30 h 45 min)

Other Trains:

  • Konark Express (11019/11020) connects Mumbai CSMT to Bhubaneswar daily (~37 h 15 min), but originates from CSMT, not LTT

📊 Summary Table

Service Type Train No. Frequency Journey Time AC Classes Current Status
Festival Special 02879 / 02880 Wed & Sat (2020 only) ~31 h 2A, 3A, SL, 2S Discontinued
One‑Trip Special Fare 08576 Single/limited run ~34 h 55 min Mixed (incl. AC) Likely one-off
Regular Superfast 12879 / 12880 Bi‑weekly ~31 h 1A, 2A, 3A, SL Currently operational

⚠️ Special Train Considerations

  • Special trains are not reliable for time-sensitive travel. Reddit posts consistently highlight:

    “5–7 h delay is very common… extreme end 10–12 h late”
    “special trains… get delayed by 10 to 24 hours”
    Often run with lower priority, poor maintenance, and no pantry car forcing self‑reliance for food and water

✅ Recommendations

  • There’s no active recurring special train currently between Mumbai LTT and Bhubaneswar. The only confirmed regular and dependable option is the 12879/12880 Superfast Express.
  • If travel planning is imminent, consider booking the bi‑weekly 12879/12880, which operates twice weekly with full reserved AC and sleeper options.
  • If you’re hoping for a festival special or one-off, check the IRCTC portal or East Coast Railway announcements for any new running.
  • For general travel, avoid depending on special trains unless there’s a confirmed schedule and you can accommodate possible delays.

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