Special train Pune to Muzaffarpur
Special train Pune to Muzaffarpur (Train No. 01153) time table, route, frequency and fare
Pune-Muzaffarpur One Way Special
Train No. 01153 special will leave Pune at 15.50 hrs on 9.11.2025 and arrive Muzaffarpur at 03.10 hrs on third day.
Halts: Ahmadnagar, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Patliputra.
Composition: Two AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper Class and 10 Second Class seating
Here’s what I found about the Pune ↔ Muzaffarpur special train service operated under train numbers 05289/05290, which includes the Pune → Muzaffarpur leg you’re inquiring about:
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🚆 Pune → Muzaffarpur (Special AC Superfast: Train 05290)
- Type: Special Fare AC Superfast (festival or summer special), generally weekly, not daily
- Train No.: 05290 (Pune → Muzaffarpur)
- Departure (Pune): ~10:00 AM (Wednesday on standard schedule)
- Arrival (Muzaffarpur): ~21:50 PM next day (~35h 50m journey time)
- Distance: ~1,828–1,835 km
- Classes: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier Economy only
- Catering: No pantry car; IRCTC e‑catering may be available
- Coach Composition: Typically around 22 coaches including 8×2A, 12×3E and parcels/luggage vans
- Frequency: Operates weekly (historically Monday departure; schedules may shift by a day or so during operation periods)
🚆 Muzaffarpur → Pune (Return: Train 05289)
- Departure (Muzaffarpur): ~19:25 PM on return service (usually Saturday)
- Arrival (Pune): ~06:25 AM two days later (~35h journey)
- Same coach classes and service pattern apply.
🧭 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Departure (Approx.) | Arrival (Approx.) | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Muzaffarpur | 05290 | ~10:00 AM | ~21:50 PM (+1 day) | ~35h 50m | ~1,830 km | AC 2A, 3E | Weekly special |
| Muzaffarpur → Pune | 05289 | ~19:25 PM | ~06:25 AM (+2 days) | ~35h | Same | AC 2A, 3E | Weekly special |
⚠️ Notes & Passenger Feedback
- These special trains are seasonal and temporary, usually introduced during Chhath, summer holiday months, or festival seasons—not year-round services
- They are low-priority services on the rail network. Delays of 5–12 hours or more are commonly reported, and punctuality is highly variable. Multiple traveler accounts state:
“Special trains are last stage to book… they run 12–15 hours late.”
- Amenities are minimal. There’s no pantry car onboard, so pack your own food, or plan for e-catering stops
✅ Travel Advice
- Check in advance whether this service is scheduled for your planned date—special trains only run during operational windows.
- Before boarding, confirm the departure schedule via NTES, IRCTC app, or SMS to 139 with train number. Train timing can be rescheduled—historically delayed from 10:00 AM to 14:45 on occasion
- Allow plenty of buffer time, especially if there are onward connections.
- Bring essentials: food, water, medicines, power bank, etc., due to limited onboard support.
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