Special Trains between Dadar-Ajmer
Holi Special Train between Mumbai-Ajmer (Train No. 02989 / 02990) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Ajmer-Mumbai (Train No. 02989 / 02990)
Train No. 02989 / 02990 Dadar-Ajmer Superfast Special (Tri-Weekly) (50 trips)
Train No. 02989 Dadar-Ajmer special will leave Dadar every Thursday, Saturday & Monday at 14.35 hrs & will reach Ajmer at 08.15 hrs the next day. This train will run from 4th February to 1st April, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 02990 Ajmer-Dadar Superfast special will depart Ajmer every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 19.20 hrs & will arrive Dadar at 12.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 3rd February to 31st March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Borivali, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Unjha Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Jawai Bandh, Faina, Rani, Marwar Jn, Sojat Rd & Beawar stations stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the most accurate and current information about special and regular services between Dadar Western (Mumbai, WR) and Ajmer Junction as of mid‑2025:
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🚆 Regular Service: Dadar–Ajmer Superfast Express (12989 / 12990)
- Train 12989 (Dadar → Ajmer)
- Runs tri-weekly: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
- Departs Dadar Western at 15:00, arrives Ajmer Junction at around 07:25 next day (~16 h 25 m, covering ~976 km)
- Train 12990 (Ajmer → Dadar)
- Runs Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
- Depart Ajmer at 19:20, arrives Dadar Western by ~12:40 next day (~16 h 45 m)
- Coach Composition: LHB rake with AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, AC 3-tier Economy, Sleeper, and General coaches. Seating and sleeping available, e‑catering provided, but no pantry car
This is now the established regular train service, offering reliable scheduling and better operational priority than temporary specials.
🎟️ Former & Historic Special Service: Dadar–Ajmer Festival Special (02989 / 02990)
- Train 02989 (Dadar → Ajmer)
- Operated Monday, Thursday & Saturday during festival periods (e.g. Holi in 2021). Departed Dadar 14:35, arrived next day at Ajmer ~08:15 (~17 h 40 m, ~978 km)
- Train 02990 (Ajmer → Dadar)
- Ran Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, departing Ajmer at ~19:20, reaching Dadar at ~12:40 next day (~17 h 20 m)
- Coaches: AC‑2 Tier, AC‑3 Tier, Sleeper, and 2S. These turned into a special fare service with lower priority and longer journey times.
- Status: This service has since been regularized and replaced by 12989/12990 as of mid‑2022—i.e., it no longer runs as a separate special train
📋 At-a-Glance Summary
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Departure (DDR → AII) | Journey Time | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12989/12990 | Regular Superfast Express | Tri-weekly (Mon/Thu/Sat & Wed/Fri/Sun) | 15:00 → ~07:25 next day | ~16h 25m | ~976 km | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GN |
| 02989/02990 | Former Festival Special | Seasonal (historic Holi 2025) | 14:35 → ~08:15 next day | ~17h 20–40m | ~978 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S (special fares) |
ℹ️ Traveler Notes
- Prefer Train 12989/12990 for assured service—on-time runs, better priority, and fixed schedule.
- Special trains (02989/02990) are now retired; historically they were seasonal and carry higher chances of delays due to low priority scheduling.
- Live running updates: Track via IRCTC PNR status, NTES, Trainman, or RailYatri apps—especially helpful during monsoon seasons or maintenance windows
- Food service: No pantry cars, but e-catering and base kitchen options are generally available.
✅ Final Recommendation
- Use Train 12989 (from Dadar) or 12990 (from Ajmer) for dependable travel.
- The former festival special trains (02989/02990) no longer operate; information now historical in nature.
- Let me know if you’d like station-wise schedule, fare details by class, or availability for specific travel dates—I can fetch that for you!