Special train between Pune-Indore
Special train between Pune-Indore (Train No. 02943 / 02944) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Pune-Indore-Pune (Train No. 02943 / 02944)
Train No. 02943 Pune-Indore special train
Train No. 02943 Pune-Indore Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Fri, Sat) Pune at 15.30 hrs & will reach Indore at 08.30 hrs and train running time between the station 17 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 02944 Indore-Pune special train
Similarly, Train No. 02944 Indore-Pune Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Thur, Fri) Indore at 14.35 hrs & will reach Pune at 08.05 hrs and train running time between the station 17 hour and 30 minutes.
Pune-Indore Distance between the station is 962 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04089 from Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Terminal special train 06-11-2025
Train No: 04090 from Anand Vihar Terminal-Bhagalpur special train 05-11-2025
Here’s the updated information on the Special Train between Pune and Indore, based on confirmed IRCTC announcements and reliable sources:
Contents
🚂 Special Service: Pune ↔ Indore Weekly Special (09323 / 09324)
Train No. 09323 – Pune → Indore Weekly Special
- Runs every Thursday.
- Departs Pune Junction at 05:10 AM, arriving at Indore Junction BG at 23:55 PM the same day — total journey time ~18 h 45 m, covering about 966 km with around 15 halts including Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, and Dewas
- Operates as a Special Fare Summer Special, with AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General classes. No pantry; e‑catering may be available
Train No. 09324 – Indore → Pune Weekly Special
- Runs every Wednesday.
- Departs Indore at 11:15 AM, arriving at Pune around 03:10 AM next day. The service was originally scheduled until March 19, 2025, but extended to June 25, 2025
- Booking opened March 26, 2025 on IRCTC and PRS under special fare terms
ℹ️ Current Status as of July 2025
- The special trains 09323 and 09324 were scheduled until June 25, 2025, per official press release
- No announcements have yet confirmed extension beyond June 2025.
- Platforms report that 09323’s final trip occurred June 26, 2025, and currently the service appears inactive or expired
✅ Regular Train Options Between Pune and Indore
If the special service is no longer running, consider these dependable alternatives:
- Avantika Express (12961/12962): Daily Superfast train running between Mumbai and Indore via Pune and Ratlam (~16 h).
- Mumbai Central – Indore Duronto Express (12227/12228): Fully AC, runs bi‑weekly, around 11 h 15 m journey time
- For Pune specifically, regular trains include:
- Indore–Pune Express via Panvel (old service 19311/19312) was discontinued.
- Weekly Humsafar Express trains from Pune to Nagpur or to Rani Kamalapati (Bhopal) connect through Indore region or neighboring states
📊 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Indore | 09323 | Thursday | 05:10 AM | 23:55 PM | ~18 h 45 m | Summer special (inactive now) |
| Indore → Pune | 09324 | Wednesday | 11:15 AM | ~03:10 AM (next day) | ~16–17 h | Ended June 25, 2025 |
| Pune → Indore | 12227/12228* | Bi-weekly | 11:10 PM | ~10:20 AM | ~11 h 15 m | Fully AC Duronto Express |
| Mumbai → Indore | 12961/12962 | Daily | via Pune | ~16 h | — | Reliable daily service |
* Operates from Mumbai Central but boards at Pune in some runs.
🧭 Travel Advice
- 09323/09324 special trains are likely inactive after June 25, 2025.
- For premium faster travel, Duronto Express 12227/28 is your best bet, boarding from Mumbai with possibility of Pune requests.
- Avantika Express (12961/62) also covers the corridor with intermediate stops including Pune.
- Check IRCTC, NTES, or enquiry platforms for current status; special trains may return seasonally but have high delay risks.
Would you like help checking real-time seat availability or fares for Duronto or Avantika on specific travel dates?