Special train Mumbai to Saharsa
Special train Mumbai to Saharsa (Train No. 02153) time table, route, frequency and fare
Mumbai-Saharsa One Way special
Train No. 02153 special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 14.00 hrs on 9.11.2025 and arrive Saharsa at 00.45 hrs on third day.
Halts: Dadar, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Patna and Khagaria.
Composition: Two AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class and 7 Second Class seating
Here’s the latest verified information about special train services operating between Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, LTT) and Saharsa Junction (SHC):
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🚆 LTT → Saharsa Special Fare Train (05586)
- Train Number: 05586
- Type: One-way special fare summer/festival train, introduced to manage peak-season crowds in 2025
- Departure from Mumbai (LTT): Sundays at 16:35
- Arrival at Saharsa: Two nights later at 09:00 (approx. 40 h 25 min; ~1,949 km)
- Frequency: Weekly, typically operated between April 13 and June 29, 2025
- Classes: SL (Sleeper), 3A (AC 3), 2A (AC 2)
Return Service: Operated as 05585 from Saharsa back to Mumbai using a similar schedule and frequency
🆕 LTT ↔ Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express (11015 / 11016)
- This is a weekly superfast non‑AC Amrit Bharat Express, introduced into commercial operation from May 2025
- 11015 (Outbound LTT → Saharsa): Begins operation on May 2, 2025, runs every Friday, covers ~1,950 km in ~32 h 15 m
- 11016 (Return Saharsa → LTT): From May 4, 2025, runs every Sunday, covers the same route including stops at Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, arriving in Mumbai ~~36 h later
📋 Comparison Table
| Direction | Train No. | Type | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai → Saharsa | 05586 | One‑way Special Fare | Sun 16:35 (LTT) | 09:00 (+2 nights) | ~40 h 25 m | ~1,949 km | SL, 3A, 2A | Weekly (Apr–Jun 2025) |
| Saharsa → Mumbai | 05585 | Return Special Fare | Same schedule | Similar time | ~40 h | ~1,949 km | SL, 3A, 2A | Weekly |
| Mumbai → Saharsa | 11015 | Amrit Bharat Express | Fridays from May 2 | ~32 h 15 m later | ~32–33 h | ~1,950 km | SL, GS | Weekly |
| Saharsa → Mumbai | 11016 | Amrit Bharat Express | Sundays from May 4 | ~36 h later | ~36 h | ~1,950 km | SL, GS | Weekly |
⚠️ Notes & Passenger Feedback
- Special fare trains (like 05586/05585) operate at lowest network priority, leading to frequent delays—5–12 hours or more common, extreme cases reaching 10+ hours delay
- Regular reports from Reddit include:
“These trains are literally 10 hrs late”
“Special trains always have … very uncertain time‑tables … the fare is also much more” - Amrit Bharat Express (11015/11016) offers modern LHB coaches, better amenities, and higher on‑time reliability compared to fare specials
📌 Advice for Travelers
- Check exact running dates: Train 05586 typically ran only April–June 2025. The Amrit Bharat Express (11015/11016) operates weekly from May 2025 onwards. Dates beyond mid‑2025 may have changed—confirm closer to travel date.
- Verify live status and coach composition via NTES, IRCTC app, or SMS (“05586” or “11015”) before travel.
- Expect delays on special fare trains—plan buffer time, especially if connecting onward.
- Carry essentials like food, water, and power bank—pantry or e‑catering may be limited, especially in special fare trains.
- If punctuality matters, consider Amrit Bharat Express (11015/11016) or even regular superfast trains like 22913 Humsafar Express, which now runs Mumbai ↔ Saharsa as well with better features and less variability
✅ Summary
- The special fare 05586 runs Mumbai → Saharsa weekly on Sundays with a return as 05585, operating only during the summer window (Apr–Jun 2025).
- A newer Amrit Bharat Express (11015/11016) now connects the same route weekly from May 2025, offering more reliable and faster service.
- Special trains like 05586 are less dependable; travelers are advised to use Amrit Bharat or regular trains where possible.
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