Special Trains between Mumbai-Habibganj
Special between Mumbai-Habibganj (Train No. 02153 / 02154) time table, route, frequency and fare
Mumbai-Habibganj weekly special
Train No. 02153 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Thursday at 16.25 hrs with effect from 18.2.2025 until further advice and arrive Habibganj at 05.50 hrs next day.
Train No. 02154 Special will leave Habibganj every Friday at 18.00 hrs with effect from 19.2.2025 until further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 07.25 hrs next day.
Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Harda (for 02154 only), Itarsi, Hoshangabad.
Composition: One AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 3 second class seating.
Here’s the latest verified information on special trains between Mumbai and Rani Kamlapati (Habibganj), Bhopal in 2025:
Contents
🚇 1. Special/Holiday Trains – Mumbai to Bhopal
- No dedicated special train is listed or confirmed for the Mumbai to Habibganj (RKMP) route for 2025.
- Most “special” trains announced (e.g. by India Today in March 2025) serve corridors like Mumbai → Kanpur, Mumbai → Kathgodam, Udhna → Khurda Road, etc., but none directly include Habibganj in their itinerary. These special superfast services do not cover Mumbai–Bhopal directly
- Although Holi specials ran on routes such as Mumbai ↔ Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur ↔ Mahbubnagar, those do not directly connect Mumbai to Habibganj either. (05325/05326 Holi specials link Mumbai with Gorakhpur, not Bhopal)
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Special Train No. | Status in 2025 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai → Habibganj (Bhopal) | — | ❌ No special train | No confirmed 2025 specials |
| Other Mumbai–Interior routes | e.g. Mumbai ↔ Kathgodam, Kanpur etc. | Active but INRMP unconnected | Do not stop at Habibganj |
🧠 Community Insights on “Special Trains”
Rail enthusiasts on Reddit commonly caution:
“Special trains have very low priority … expect frequent delays (5–12+ hrs)
“Never opt for a special train unless it’s the only option
These trains are often temporary arrangements, run with spare rakes, and may slip significantly in timing due to low operational priority.
✅ Recommendation
- No 2025 confirmed special train between Mumbai and Habibganj (Bhopal).
- For reliable travel, choose regular Mail/Express or Rajdhani services—such as trains via Bhopal from Mumbai CSMT or LTT—to reach Habibganj. These are scheduled, prioritized, and generally punctual.
- Let me know if you’d like help checking those regular train options, fares, seat availability, or timings for a specific date!