Special train Coimbatore to Lokmanya Tilak | Special train Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Coimbatore
Special train between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Coimbatore (Train No.01013 / 01014) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.01013 / 01014 Lokmanya Tilak terminus-Coimbatore-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Daily) Specials
With a composition of one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 2-Tier Coach, Five AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class Coaches, one Pantry Car and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No.01013 Lokmanya Tilak – Coimbatore Daily Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak at 22.35 hrs to reach Coimbatore at 06.50 hrs on the third day.
In the retun direction, Train No.01014 Coimbatore-Lokmanya Tilak Daily Special will leave Coimbatore at 08.55 hrs to reach Lokmanya Tilak at 13.45 hrs the next day.
Train No. 01013 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Coimbatore Daily Specials will commence service from Lokmanya Tilak on and from 1st December 2025 until further advice.
Train No. 01014 Coimbatore-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Daily Specials will commence service from Coimbatore on and from 3rd December 2025 until further advice.
Here’s the current information regarding special train services between Coimbatore (CBE) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT, Mumbai), followed by details on regular options:
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🚆 Special Train (Temporary Service)
- In December 2020, Southern Railway introduced a daily special service under Train Nos. 01013 (LTT → CBE) and 01014 (CBE → LTT).
- 01013 departed LTT at 22:35, arriving Coimbatore at 06:50, approximately 32 h 15 m later.
- 01014 left Coimbatore at 08:55, reaching LTT at 13:45 next day.
- Coach configuration included 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, plus a pantry car and brake vans.
- The service was announced as “until further advice” but appears to be discontinued now.
These special trains typically begin with a digit ‘0’ and are known for lower operational priority, frequent delays, and limited support—users frequently warn against relying on them for time-sensitive travel.
🚄 Regular Service: Lokmanya Tiltak Terminus – Coimbatore Express (11013 / 11014)
- Train 11013 (LTT → CBE)
- Departs LTT at 22:35, arrives in Coimbatore around 06:50 (Day 3), journey ~32 h 15 m.
- Train 11014 (CBE → LTT)
- Departs Coimbatore at 08:50, reaches LTT at 13:55 (Day 2)—approx 29 h 5 m in duration.
- Runs daily, offering classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, with a pantry car for onboard meals.
- Covers ~1,500 km across five states with about 30–34 stops, including major junctions like Pune, Solapur, Bangalore, and Erode.
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Route | Frequency | Dep. Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special (late 2025) | 01013 / 01014 | LTT ↔ CBE | Daily (2020 only) | LTT 22:35 / CBE 08:55 | CBE ~06:50 / LTT ~13:45 | ~32h / ~32h |
| Regular Express (current) | 11013 / 11014 | LTT ↔ CBE | Daily | LTT 22:35 / CBE 08:50 | CBE ~06:50 / LTT ~13:55 | ~32h / ~29h |
✅ Recommendations
- The special train 01013/01014 is no longer operational and should not be expected in current booking options.
- For dependable travel between Coimbatore and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, use the regular superfast service 11013/11014.
- If you’re searching booking portals and see numbers starting with ‘0’, know they typically indicate special trains with lower priority, higher fares, and frequent delays—generally not recommended for critical travel.
ℹ️ Extra Insights
- Passengers on these special trains often report ticket cancellations, delays from 10–24 hours, and poor on-board service—some Reddit posts describe being stranded without food or timely updates.
- Meanwhile, regular train 11013/11014 is rated moderately reliable, though experiences vary between zones. One user noted that Southern Railway trains tend to have fewer issues with cleanliness and punctuality compared to Central Railway-operated services.
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