Special train Mangalore Central to Muzaffarpur
Special train Mangalore Central to Muzaffarpur (Train No. 06004) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 06004 Mangalore Central-Muzaffarpur one-Way Special Train
With the composition of Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eight Sleeper Class Coaches, Ten General Second Class Coaches and Three Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06004 Mangalore Central – Muzaffarpur one-Way special train will leave Mangalore at 23.00 hrs on 06th November, 2025 and reach Muzaffarpur at 10.15 hrs on 09th November, 2025.
Stoppages: Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Palghat, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Reniqunta, ongole, Vijayawada, Rajamundry, Duvada, Simachalam North, Vizianaqaram, Rayaqada, Titlagarh, Bolanqir, Sambalpur, Jharsuquda, Bonda Munda, Chandil, Asansol, Chittaranian, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kuil, Barauni and Samastipur.
Here’s what’s available about special trains on the route Mangaluru Central (MAQ) → Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP):
Contents
🚆 Historical Special Service (Not Running Now)
- Train No. 06004 was a one‑way festival special introduced during November 2020, operating from Mangaluru Central to Muzaffarpur:
- Departed MAQ around 23:00, arriving at MFP approx 10:15 AM on the third day (~ 48–50 hours journey)
- Rake composition: 2 × AC 3‑tier, 8 × Sleeper, 10 × General, 3 brake vans
- No subsequent runs reported after November 2020; no listings in 2024–25 special or festival schedules
✅ Current Status (as of July 2025)
- There is no active special train connecting Mangaluru Central ↔ Muzaffarpur.
- India RailInfo and other platforms show no direct trains on this route, neither regular nor special
🧭 Regular Alternatives for Travel
You can still reach Muzaffarpur via multi-leg journeys using regular express/superfast services. Examples include:
🔹 From Mangaluru → Nearby Major Hubs → Muzaffarpur
- Vivek Express (22852): Runs from Mangaluru Central to Santragachi, passing through Guwahati; connect onward to Muzaffarpur from there
- Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Weekly Express (15227 / 15228): Departs Yesvantpur (Bangalore) every Thursday at 12:30 PM, arriving in Muzaffarpur by early Saturday (~48 h 40 min)
⚠️ Why Not Use Special Trains?
Special trains often:
- Run one-way only around festivals.
- Are frequently canceled or delayed by 6–12 hours, due to being low priority on busy tracks
- Generally become impractical for planning unless you have flexible dates or no alternatives.
📊 Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train 06004 | MAQ → MFP festival special (Nov 2025 only) |
| Current special trains | None known on MAQ–MFP route in 2025 |
| Direct trains currently | None listed via IR platforms |
| Regular options | Via Vivek Express or Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Express |
| Delay risk for specials | Very high; not recommended unless unavoidable |
👣 Recommended Travel Plan
- Book Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Weekly Express (15227) if flexible traveling from Bangalore works.
- Alternatively, consider a combination:
- Travel from Mangaluru Central to Santragachi on Vivek Express (22852),
- Then take a connecting train to Muzaffarpur.
- Regularly check IRCTC, NTES, or local announcements for any new special trains around festivals.
Would you like help planning an itinerary—maybe checking availability on Vivek Express or Bangalore‑Muzaffarpur weekly Express—for specific travel dates?