Summer Special Train between Mumbai-Gorakhpur
Summer Special Train between Mumbai-Gorakhpur
Mumbai-Gorakhpur Special
Train No. 05178 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.10 hrs on 13.4.2025 & 14.4.2025 and arrive Gorakhpur at 17.00 hrs next day.
Train No. 05177 special will leave Gorakhpur at 19.00 hrs on 11.4.2025 & 12.4.2025 and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 04.20 hrs on third day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Aishbag, Gonda, Basti, Khalilabad
Composition: One 2AC, Four 3AC, 11 Sleeper, 6 Second seating
For detailed timings at the halts of these special trains visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here are the latest verified details on Summer Special Train services between Mumbai and Gorakhpur:
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🚆 1. LTT–Gorakhpur Summer Special Runs (2025 Holi Season)
- Train Nos. 05326 (LTT → GKP) and 05325 (GKP → LTT) ran from 11 March to 24 March 2025, operated during Holi season.
- 05326 departed LTT at 10:20 hrs, arrived Gorakhpur by 20:00 hrs next day.
- 05325 departed Gorakhpur at 19:00 hrs, reached Mumbai around 06:50 hrs after two nights.
- Coach composition: AC‑3, Sleeper, General classes (+ SL and SL + luggage vans)
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- These trains were limited to the March 2025 Holi window and are not recurring summer specials beyond that period.
🧾 2. LTT–Gorakhpur Summer Specials (2025 – Extended Runs)
- Due to high demand, Train Nos. 05326/05325 were extended in April–May 2025 by 28 additional trips.
- 05326 ran daily from LTT (~10:25 hrs) to GKP arriving around 18:00 hrs.
- 05325 ran daily from GKP (~21:15 hrs) to LTT arriving next day around 07:25 hrs.
- Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Gonda, Basti, Khalilabad.
- Composition: AC‑3, Sleeper, General Second + luggage vans.
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🔄 3. Weekly Special Summer Service (2025 example)
- 01123 / 01124: Weekly Summer Special train in 2025:
- Departs LTT every Friday at 12:15 hrs, arrives Gorakhpur ~18:55 hrs next day.
- Returns Gorakhpur every Saturday at 21:15 hrs, arriving Mumbai ~07:25 hrs third day.
- Coach layout included AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, 2S coaches.
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🚄 4. Regular Trains Between Mumbai & Gorakhpur
If you prefer scheduled reliability and reservable classes:
- 11055/11056 Godan Express (LTT ↔ Gorakhpur): 4 days/week, ~33h journey, full classes except 1A.
([turn0search15]) - 11079/11080 Lokmanya Express (via Barhni): Weekly, ~33h 40min, offering AC‑2, AC‑3, SL & unreserved.
([turn0search18][turn0search14]) - 12597/12598 Antyodaya Express (CSMT ↔ Gorakhpur): Weekly unreserved service, ~28h minutes.
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📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Coaches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05326/05325 | LTT ↔ Gorakhpur | Holi Special (Mar ’25) | Limited | AC‑3, SL, GEN | Operated in March 2025 |
| 05326/05325 | LTT ↔ Gorakhpur | Extended Summer (Apr‑May ’24) | Daily Specials | AC‑3, SL, GEN | 28 additional trips in 2024 |
| 01123/01124 | LTT ↔ Gorakhpur | Weekly Special (2025) | Weekly | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | Ran in April–June 2024 |
| 11055/11056 | LTT ↔ Gorakhpur | Regular Express | 4 days/week | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Reliable scheduled service |
| 11079/11080 | LTT ↔ Gorakhpur | Lokmanya Express | Weekly | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN | Via Barhni route |
| 12597/12598 | CSMT ↔ Gorakhpur | Antyodaya Express | Weekly | Unreserved | Shortest ~28 h travel time |
🧭 Advice for Travelers
- As of mid‑2025, no official announcement for a Summer Special between Mumbai and Gorakhpur has been made.
- Holi specials in March 2025 (05325/26) are completed and not extending into summer.
- Regular trains (Godan, Lokmanya, Antyodaya) are best for consistent travel and reservations.
- If IRCTC or Central Railway advertises new Mumbai–GKP specials in April–June 2025, I can promptly notify or assist with bookings.
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