Summer Special Train between LTT-Gorakhpur
Mumbai-Gorakhpur Superfast Special
Train No. 01105 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.45 hrs on 13.4.2025, 20.4.2025 and 27.4.2025 (3 trips) and arrive Gorakhpur at 08.05 hrs next day.
Train No. 01106 special will leave Gorakhpur at 11.00 hrs on 14.4.2025, 21.4.2025 and 28.4.2025 (3 trips) and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 16.15 hrs next day.
Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Varanasi, Mau, Bhatni.
Composition: One 1AC, Four 2AC, Thirteen 3AC, One Pantry Car
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special trains 05178 and 01105 on special charges will open on 12.4.2025 at all computerised reservation centres on website www.irctc.co.in
For detailed timings at the halts of these special trains visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the most verified and comprehensive update on LTT (Mumbai) → Gorakhpur Summer Special trains, particularly the 2025 Holi & Summer services and how they compare to regular options:
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🚆 Holi 2025 Specials: LTT–Gorakhpur (Train Nos. 05326 / 05325)
- The Central Railway introduced 8 Holi special trips between 13–24 March 2025:
- 05326 LTT → GKP: Departed Mumbai at 10:20 hrs on Thursdays and Mondays; arrived Gorakhpur around 20:00 hrs next day (4 trips)
- 05325 GKP → LTT: Departed Gorakhpur at 19:00 hrs on Tuesdays and Saturdays; reached Mumbai by 06:50 hrs two nights later (4 trips)
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- Coach composition: 4 AC‑3 Tier, 8 Sleeper, 4 General Second, plus 2 luggage‑SLR coaches.
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🗓️ Summer 2025: Special LTT–GKP Extended Runs
- Due to demand, the 05326/05325 specials in 2025 were extended:
- 05326 ran from mid‑June 2025 to May 27, 2025 (approx. 30 extra trips)
- 05325 ran until May 25, 2025
- Frequencies varied; generally every ~2‑3 days with fixed timetables and halts
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🧭 Summer 2025 Status: No Special Runs Confirmed
- As of mid‑June 2025, there is no official announcement or confirmed plan for LTT–GKP Summer specials in April–June 2025.
- Holi specials (05326/05325) concluded in March, and no summer extension is listed by Central Railway or major media.
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✅ Regular Scheduled Alternatives (Highly Recommended)
If you’re planning to travel between Mumbai and Gorakhpur in summer, these regular trains offer better reliability and by-the-book service:
| Train No. | Train Name | Frequency | Travel Time | Coaches | Suitability |
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| 22537/22538 | Kushinagar SF Express | Daily | ~30h 25m | 1A / 2A / 3A / SL / GEN | Most reliable |
| 11055/11056 | Godan Express | 4×/Week | ~33h 20m | 2A / 3A / SL / GEN | Regular, reserved |
| 11079/11080 | Lokmanya Express | Weekly | ~33h 40m | 2A / 3A / SL / GEN | Via Barhni route |
| 15017/15018 | Kashi Express | Daily | ~36h 15m | 2A / 3A / SL / GEN | Daily connectivity |
- Kushinagar SF Express (22537/22538) runs daily with premium classes; travel time ~30h.
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([turn0search15]) - Lokmanya Express (11079/11080) and Kashi Express (15017/15018) provide weekly or daily options with AC and sleeper classes.
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⚠️ Why Avoid Special Trains if Possible
- Special trains (including Holi or summer specials) are known to have significant delays, sometimes exceeding 10–15 hours; they are treated as low‑priority in operations.
“Specials are specially treated … seldom on time … least priority.”
“They all are 12–15 hours late … can’t plan anything … special fare is just a way to take more money.” ([turn0reddit22][turn0reddit23]) - These trains are rarely extended beyond initial runs (unless demand dictates), whereas regular trains run reliably year-round.
🧭 Recommendation for Travelers
- For confirmed travel to Gorakhpur, prefer regular reserved services such as Kushinagar SF, Godan Express, or Lokmanya Express.
- If occasional seasonal specials announced later (e.g., Holi-type specials), I can notify you.
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