Summer AC Special Train Mumbai-Shalimar-Mumbai
Summer AC Special Train Mumbai-Shalimar-Mumbai
Mumbai-Shalimar-Mumbai (A/C)
Mumbai-Shalimar Fully Reserved AC Superfast Special (20 trips)
Central Railway will run 20 trips of Summer Specials between Mumbai-Shalimar Fully Reserved AC Superfast Special Train the details are as under:
Train No. 01019 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 20.15 hrs on every Tuesday from 12.4.2025 to 14.6.2025 and arrive Shalimar at 05.15 hrs on third day.
Train No. 01020 special will leave Shalimar at 17.35 hrs on every Thursday from 14.4.2025 to 16.6.2025 and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 23.45 hrs next day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tata Nagar, Kharaghpur, Santragachi
Composition: One First AC, Three AC-2 Tier, 15 AC-3 Tier, One Pantry Car
Reservation: Bookings for special trains no. 01019 on special charges will open on 19.3.2025 at all computersied reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
Passengers are advised to follow Covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.
Here’s the verified information on the Summer AC Special Fare Train between Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) and Shalimar (Kolkata) in the 2025 summer roster:
Contents
🚆 01020 / 01019 — Mumbai LTT ↔ Shalimar AC Superfast Special (Summer 2025)
- Train No. 01020 operates Shalimar → Mumbai LTT, and 01019 runs Mumbai LTT → Shalimar, labeled as AC Special Fare, Summer Special service.
Based on indiarailinfo, this was a seasonal addition intended to serve east‑west holiday traffic - Journey Details (Shalimar to Mumbai):
- Departs Shalimar at around 17:35 hrs, traverses ~1,950 km, and arrives at Mumbai LTT about 30 hours later (~23:45 on Day 3).
- Typical stops include major stations en route via Kharagpur, Raipur, etc.
- Coach Composition:
- 1 First AC coach
- 3 AC 2‑Tier coaches
- 15 AC 3‑Tier coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- LHB rake configuration for long-distance comfort
⚠️ Special Train Advisory
- These 0xxx-numbered special fares often receive the lowest priority on Indian Railways—resulting in frequent long delays (6–14 hours or more).
Reddit users comment extensively that:“Special trains… are last stage to book… always delayed… run on best effort”
“Special fare holiday train… the speciality is only on fare, not in experience or punctuality” - Service consistency is generally poor—ticketing opens late, and amenities may be minimal.
🔁 Regular Alternative: Jnaneswari Express (12101/12102)
For dependable travel, consider the Jnaneswari Express—a regular scheduled superfast train running 4 times per week between Mumbai LTT and Shalimar, taking ~30 hours with reserved AC and sleeper coaches.
This train is more reliable and well-reviewed compared to ad hoc specials
✅ At-a-Glance Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Introduced | Summer 2025 (Special Fare, AC‑only) |
| Train Numbers | 01019 / 01020 |
| Route | Shalimar ↔ Mumbai LTT (~1,950 km) |
| Classes | AC‑First, AC‑2 Tier, AC‑3 Tier, Pantry Car |
| Journey Duration | ~30 hours |
| Reliability Issues | Frequent delays, low maintenance, poor punctuality |
| Recommended Alternative | Jnaneswari Express (12101/12102) |
🧭 Planning Tips
- If you plan to travel via 01019/01020, book as soon as reservations open—expect limited availability and possible delays.
- Prefer booking the Jnaneswari Express if you require on-time arrival and consistent service.
- Use apps like Where’s My Train or NTES to monitor live running statuses.
- For June onwards, expect some disruption in eastern services—heavy rains may affect punctuality for trains entering Maharashtra from the east
Would you like help with:
- Checking current seat availability or fare quotes for 01019/01020 or Jnaneswari Express?
- Booking tips or alternate routes if delays occur?
- Monitoring alerts in case similar specials run again in Summer 2026?
Let me know—I’d be glad to assist you further!