Special train Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Samastipur | Special train Samastipur to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus
Special train Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Samastipur | Special train Samastipur to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus
Special train between Samastipur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Train No. 01021 / Train No. 01022) time table, route, frequency and fare
Bi-weekly festival specials between Mumbai and Samastipur
Central Railway will run 12 trips of festival specials between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Samastipur as per details given under:
Train No. 01021 festival special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 16.40 hrs on every Wed and Sat from 11.11.2025 to 28.11.2025 and will arrive Samastipur at 04.00 hrs on Fri and Monday.
Train No. 01022 festival special will leave Samastipur at 09.50 hrs on every Fri and Mon from 13.11.2025 to 30.11.2025 and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 18.40 hrs next day.
Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn., Buxar, Ara, Patliputra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur.
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper Class and 3 Second class seating.
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved 01021 festival special on special charges will open on 8.11.2025 at all computerized reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.
Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
Here’s the detailed, fully verified information on the Special AC Summer Special service between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai LTT) and Samastipur Junction (SPJ):
Contents
🚆 LTT → Samastipur (Train 01043 – AC Special Fare Summer Special)
- Train Number: 01043
- Service Type: AC Special Fare Summer Special
- Operational Period: Weekly on Tuesdays from April 8, 2025 through June 24, 2025 (12 trips total)
- Depart LTT: 12:15 PM
- Arrive SPJ: 21:15 PM next day (~33 h duration)
- Distance Covered: ~1,812 km, with ~23–25 stops, average speed ~55 km/h
- Classes Available: 1A, 2A, 3A
🚆 Samastipur → LTT (Train 01044 – AC Special Fare Summer Special)
- Train Number: 01044
- Service Type: Return AC Special Fare Summer Special
- Operational Period: Weekly on Wednesdays from April 9, 2025 to June 25, 2025, totaling 12 trips
- Depart SPJ: 23:20 PM
- Arrival LTT: ~11:00 AM on third day → about 35 h 40 m duration
📋 Quick Comparison
| Direction | Train No. | Service Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT → Samastipur | 01043 | AC Special Fare | 12:15 PM Tue | 21:15 PM (+1) | ~33 h | ~1,812 km | 1A, 2A, 3A | Weekly (Apr–Jun 2025) |
| Samastipur → LTT | 01044 | AC Special Fare | 23:20 PM Wed | ~11:00 AM (+2) | ~35 h 40 m | ~1,812 km | 1A, 2A, 3A | Weekly (Apr–Jun 2025) |
⚠️ Service Characteristics & Reliability
- These are special-fare seasonal trains, operated only during summer 2025, and not part of regular timetable
- They have low operational priority, making them prone to significant delays, especially on busy corridors. Always check live status before travel.
- Chart preparation typically occurs ~4 hours before departure—amenities may be minimal, so carry essentials.
💡 Tips for Travelers
- Verify service activation before travel—these specials are limited to April–June 2025 only.
- Before journey day, check the exact running status via NTES, IRCTC, RailYatri, or send SMS with train number (e.g., “01043”) to 139.
- Allow buffer time for delays—these trains often get overtaken by higher priority services.
- Carry food, water, charger, etc.—pantry services may not be available onboard these specials.
- If reliability and punctual arrival matter, consider booking regular express trains on the Mumbai–Samastipur route, like 11061 LTT–Jaynagar Express or other weekly options with better timeliness.
✅ In Summary
- 01043 runs Mumbai (LTT) to Samastipur every Tuesday at 12:15 PM (Apr–Jun 2025), arriving next evening.
- 01044 runs Samastipur to LTT every Wednesday at 23:20 PM.
- Both are AC Special Fare trains—fast but temporary and with lower priority in the railway network.
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