Special Trains between Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur-Dhanbad
Special between Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur-Dhanbad (Train No. 01045 / 01046) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special Train between Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur and Dhanbad
Railways will run special train between Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur and Dhanbad to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:
Train No. 01045 special will leave Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur every Friday at 04.35 hrs with effect from 19.2.2025 until further advice and arrive Dhanbad at 08.35 hrs on third day.
Train No. 01046 special will leave Dhanbad every Monday at 10.20 hrs with effect from 22.2.2025 and arrive Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur at 12.40 hrs on third day.
Halts: Miraj, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon, Pandharpur, Kurduwadi, Barsi Town, Osmanabad, Latur, Parli Vaijnath, Parbhani, Purna, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Kinwat, Adilabad, Wani, Majri, Sewagram, Nagpur, Amla, Betul, Ghoradongri, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri on SOne, Anugraha Narayan Road, Gaya, Koderma, Parasnath.
Composition: One AC-2 Tier, Three AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 5 second class seating.
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train no. 01045 on normal fares will open from 16.02.2025 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
For detailed timings at the halts of the above special train, please visit www.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 most up-to-date information on special train services between Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) and Dhanbad Junction, based on available listings and the current year, 2025:
Contents
🚂 1. Historical Special Service: 01045 / 01046 Deekshabhoomi Weekly Special
- Introduced in February 2021 as a long-distance special to manage high passenger rush:
- 01045 departed Kolhapur (KOP) every Friday at ~04:35 AM, arriving at Dhanbad around 08:35 AM on the third day.
- 01046 returned from Dhanbad on Monday at ~10:20 AM, arriving back at Kolhapur by ~12:40 PM on the third day.
- Coach composition historically included AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, and General classes; fully reserved service ([turn0search2]citeturn0search2).
- However, as of 2025, there is no official confirmation or listing from IRCTC or Indian Railways that this special service is still running. Travel sites and community trackers indicate the service has been cancelled or not reinstated in current schedules ([turn0search8]citeturn0search8turn0search7).
🚄 2. Regular Scheduled Train: 11045 / 11046 Deekshabhoomi Express
- Now operated as a regular weekly express, train numbers 11045 (KOP → DHN) and 11046 (DHN → KOP).
- 11045 departs every Friday at ~04:35 AM from Kolhapur and arrives at Dhanbad ~08:45 AM two days later (~52-hour journey over ~2,504 km), stopping at 38 stations along the way ([turn0search14]citeturn0search14turn0search9turn0search4).
- Coach configuration includes 1 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved coaches, plus SLRs; updated to LHB rake as of April 2025 ([turn0search14]citeturn0search14turn0search1).
- This is the official, scheduled service and is considered reliable and active in 2025.
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Dep (Kolhapur) | Arrive (Dhanbad) | Journey Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special (historic) | 01045/46 | Weekly (Fri & Mon) | ~04:35 Fri | ~08:35 on 3rd day | ~52 h | Introduced 2021; not active in 2025 |
| Regular Express | 11045/46 | Weekly (Fri) | ~04:35 Fri | ~08:45 (+2 days) | ~52 h | Fully operational in 2025; reserved |
🗣️ Traveler Community Notes
Rail enthusiasts caution about relying on special train services:
“Special trains … almost always delayed … you can’t plan anything on them”
“They are low priority trains and frequently run 12–15 hours late” citeturn0reddit16
Given this, the regular 11045 Deekshabhoomi Express offers far greater reliability and planning confidence.
✅ Recommendation
- There is no confirmed special service 01045/46 operational in 2025.
- To travel between Kolhapur and Dhanbad, use 11045 (weekly express)—this is scheduled, reserved, and maintained with a modern coach rake.
- Would you like fares, seat availability, or coach composition details for a particular travel date on 11045/46? Happy to get those for you!