Special train Pune to Ernakulam | Special train Ernakulam to Pune
Special train between Pune-Ernakulam (Train No. 02051 / 02052) time table, route, frequency and fare
Bi-weekly Superfast Festival Special Train between Pune and Ernakulam
Central Railway will run Bi-weekly superfast festival special train between Pune and Ernakulam as per details given below:
Train No. 02051 festival special will leave Pune at 18.45 hrs on every Wednesday and Sunday from 27.12.2025 to 31.01.2025 (11 trips) and arrive Ernakulam Jn. at 18.50 hrs next day.
Train No. 02052 festival special will leave Ernakulam Jn. at 05.15 hrs on every Friday and Tuesday from 29.12.2025 to 02.02.2025 (11trips) and arrive Pune at 05.50 hrs next day.
Halts: Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sawantwadi Road, Madgaon, Karwar, Kundapura, Udupi, Mangalore Jn, Kasaragod, Kannur, Thalassery, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur and Thrissur
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper Class and 2 second class seating.
Reservation: Bookings for 02051 festival special on special charges will open on 25.12.2025 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
For detailed timings at the halts of this festival special train please visit enquiry. indianrail. gov. in or download NTES App.
- 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 up-to-date information on special and regular train services between Pune (PUNE) and Ernakulam Junction (ERS) as of mid‑2025:
Contents
🚄 Regular Services: Pune ↔ Ernakulam
22149 / 22150 – Pune–Ernakulam Superfast Express
- Type: Regular Superfast Express
- Frequency: Operates twice a week (Tuesdays & Fridays from Ernakulam as 22149; Pune side likewise)
- Route & Halts: Via Konkan Railway (~19 stops), including major stations like Panvel, Ratnagiri, Mangalore, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Shoranur, Cherthala.
- Distance: ~1,364–1,667 km (varies across sources).
- Journey Time: ~24–28 hours
- Classes: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, General
- Rake: LHB coaches
- Seasonal adjustments: During monsoon (15 June–20 Oct 2025), timings are shifted—Ernakulam departures at 02:15 AM instead of 05:15; Pune arrival ~05:50 AM.
🚆 Weekly Express: Poorna Express (11097/11098)
- 11098: Ernakulam → Pune (departs Mondays ~23:20)
- 11097: Pune → Ernakulam (departs Saturdays ~23:30)
- Covers ~1,435 km with ~32 stops (via coastal route)
- Classes: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, Unreserved Seating
- Shares rake with Pune–Ernakulam Superfast Express 22149/50
🔄 Seasonal Specials (2025 Forecast)
- No dedicated special trains from Pune to Ernakulam in early or mid‑2025 are confirmed.
- Campaigners have urged Indian Railways and the PMO to upgrade the Pune–Ernakulam Poorna Express to daily operation and introduce modern LHB rakes due to persistent demand.
📋 At-a-Glance Comparison
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22149/22150 | Pune ↔ Ernakulam Superfast | Bi‑weekly | ~24–28 hours | AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General |
| 11097/11098 | Poorna Express | Weekly | ~29 hours | AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General |
| Special Trains | Pune ↔ Ernakulam | — | — | — |
🧭 Travel Advice
- For reserved-class travel, 22149/50 SF Express offers better speed and comfort. Note the monsoon season scheduling changes.
- The Poorna Express (11098/97) is ideal for once-weekly travel if you’re okay with coastal route and longer duration.
- No current special festival trains are scheduled specifically for this corridor in 2025.
- If you need earlier or alternate plans:
- Consider travel via Mumbai–Goa–Ernakulam with connecting specials to Goa or Madgaon.
- Watch for any last-minute festival specials during Ganeshotsav or summer season on Central/Western Railways bulletins.
✅ TL;DR
- Regular connection via 22149/50 Superfast Express (twice‑weekly) and Poorna Express (weekly), both reserved.
- No dedicated special trains Pune–Ernakulam booked in 2025 so far.
- There’s public demand to increase frequency and modernize the Poorna Express to daily service.
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