Special Trains between Dadar Central-Sainagar Shirdi
Holi Special Train between Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi (Train No. 01041 / 01042) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Central Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi-Mumbai (Train No. 01041 / 01042)
Train No. 01041 Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi special train
Train No. 01041 Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Special train will leave from (Every Tues,wed, Thurs and Fri) Mumbai (DR) at 23.45hrs & will reach Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) at 09.35 hrs and train running time between the stations 9 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 01042 Sainagar Shirdi-Mumbai special train
Similarly, Train No. 01042 Sainagar Shirdi-Mumbai Special train will leave from (Every Sun, wed, Thur and Fri) Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) at 21.10 hrs & will reach Mumbai (DR) at 06.35 hrs and train running time between the stations 10 hour and 25 minutes.
Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Distance between the station is 439 Kilometre.
Date of Commencement of Regular Service:
Train No. 01041 from Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi special train from 11-03-2025
Train No: 01042 from Sainagar Shirdi-Mumbai special train from 12-03-2025
Here’s the latest verified information on special trains between Dadar Central (DR) and Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) in 2025:
Contents
🚉 1. Special Train – 01131 (One-Way, Dadar → Shirdi)
- Operated on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings from Dadar Central at 21:45 IST, arriving Sainagar Shirdi around 03:45 IST the next morning — total journey ~6 hours covering ~332 km via Manmad and Kopargaon
- Coaches include AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, 2S seating; likely no pantry service
- Note: this was initially a tri-weekly Holi/COVID-era special and may not be running in 2025—current status unconfirmed. Some sources indicate “does not run” or “number changed” for 01131
🚆 2. Regular Weekly Superfast Express – 22147 / 22148
- 22147 Dadar → Shirdi: Departs 21:45, arrives 03:45 next day (~6 hrs). Runs once weekly (Friday).
- 22148 Shirdi → Dadar: Return service same timings reverse direction.
- Covers ~332–336 km with ~6 hours journey, halts at Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Kopargaon
- Coaches: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General; onboard catering available
🧾 3. Other Services & Notes
- Train 12131/12132 also runs as a tri-weekly Superfast Express on Dadar–Shirdi route (runs on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) with similar travel time (~6 hours) and coach classes, though details may overlap with 22147—check IRCTC availability to confirm. 12131 begins 23:55 departure with arrival ~09:35
- Vande Bharat Express 22223 / 22224 from Mumbai CSMT via Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road reaches Shirdi in ~5 h 20 m, running six days a week (except Tuesday)—this is the fastest option via Mumbai route (~339 km)
📋 Summary Table: Dadar to Sainagar Shirdi
| Train Number | Type | Days | Depart DR | Arrive SNSI | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01131 | Special Mail/SF | Mon, Wed, Sat | 21:45 | 03:45 (+1) | ~6 h | Possibly discontinued; check IRCTC |
| 22147 | Weekly Superfast | Friday only | 21:45 | 03:45 (+1) | ~6 h | Fixed, reliable service |
| 12131 | Tri‑weekly Superfast | Sun, Tue, Thu | ~23:55 | ~09:35 (+1) | ~9 h 40 m | Slower, longer route (via Daund route) |
| 22223 (Vande Bharat) | Vande Bharat Express | Daily except Tue | ~06:32 (from Dadar via CSMT) | ~11:50 | ~5 h 20 m (via Mumbai CSMT start) | Fastest, AC Chair Car only |
🗣️ Community Feedback & Caution
- Moderate complaints around special trains (like 01131): frequent 12–15 hr delays, low priority, last-minute cancellations → not recommended unless confirmed via IRCTC
- Experienced travelers advise that regular weekly Superfast (22147) is far more reliable than occasional “specials”
✅ Recommendations
- For planned travel in 2025, your best bets are:
- 22147 Superfast Express (weekly, Friday): reliable overnight option.
- Vande Bharat 22223 from Mumbai (via Dadar): fastest, comfortable AC chair car.
- If you have a ticket confirmed for 01131, proceed—but verify via IRCTC closer to your date.
- Always check IRCTC or NTES for running status, delays, or cancellations shortly before travel.
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