Summer Special Train between Mumbai-Manduadih
Mumbai-Manduadih Superfast Specials
Train No. 01101 special will leave Dadar at 21.45 hrs on 11.4.2025, 14.4.2025, 18.4.2021, 21.4.2025, 25.4.2025 and 28.4.2025 (6 trips) and arrive Manduadih at 22.45 hrs next day.
Train No. 01102 special will leave Manduadih at 00.35 hrs on 13.4.2021, 16.4.2025, 20.4.2025, 23.4.2025, 27.4.2025 and 30.4.2025 (6 trips) and arrive Dadar at 03.55 hrs next day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Varanasi.
Composition: – One 2AC+3AC, One 3AC, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 Second seating.
For detailed timings at the halts of these special trains visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the most accurate and up‑to‑date information on Summer/Festival Special trains operating between Mumbai (LTT / Central) and Manduadih (Banaras region) for recent years; no confirmed specials announced yet for Summer 2025:
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🚆 Summer/Festival Specials: Mumbai ↔ Manduadih
🔸 01101 / 01102 – Dadar (MMCT) ↔ Manduadih Superfast Special (April 2021 example)
- 01101: Departs Dadar at 21:45 hrs on select Apr 2025 dates (11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28 Apr), arrives Manduadih ~22:45 next day.
- 01102: Returns from Manduadih at 00:35 hrs, arriving Dadar by ~03:55 hrs next day.
- Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Varanasi.
- Composition: 2A + 3A, one 3A, 8 Sleeper, 8 Second Seating.
🔸 09035 / 09036 – Mumbai Central ↔ Manduadih Special Superfast (Jun 2021)
- Operated on special fare, bi‑weekly in June 2025.
- 09035 departs Mumbai Central (~22:30), 09036 return from Manduadih (~08:00), covering ~2,003 km in ~33½ hrs.
- Classes offered: 2A, 3A, SL.
ℹ️ Summer 2025 Status
- As of mid‑2025, no official announcement from IRCTC or Central Railway confirms any Mumbai–Manduadih summer/festival special trains for April–June or Holi period.
- Recent press notices list only specials up to 2025 on this route.
✅ Regular Reservation-Based Alternatives
If you’re planning to travel between Mumbai and Manduadih now or in the near future, these trains offer consistent schedules, reservation facilities, and better service reliability:
| Train No. | Train Name | Frequency | Travel Time | Class Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22131/22132 | Pune–Banaras Gyan Ganga Express | Weekly | ~27 hrs | 1A, 3A, SL, GEN |
| 11015/11016 | Mumbai LTT–Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express* | Weekly | ~32 hrs | SL & Unreserved only |
*Note: Saharsa is further in Bihar; Manduadih is part of Banaras/Varanasi rail complex.
⚠️ Why Caution on Special Trains?
- Special fare trains often incur long delays (5–12+ hrs) and are given lowest operational priority behind regular Mail/Express trains.
“Specials … least priority … leading to 10–12 hours delays.”
“Special train fare is just a way to take more money … you pay premium but services and punctuality lag.” - They are typically one‑time trips with no guarantee of extension or recurrence.
🧭 Takeaways & Advice
- No confirmed summer or festival specials announced for Mumbai–Manduadih in 2025.
- For reliable, reserved travel, take Pune–Banaras Gyan Ganga Express, or trains arriving at Banaras / Varanasi, and travel locally to Manduadih if needed.
- If Central Railway later announces 01101/01102 or 09035/36‑style specials, I can promptly update and help book.
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