Summer special train from Habibganj-Dharwad – Summer special train from Dharwad-Habibganj
Summer special train from Habibganj-Dharwad – Summer special train from Dharwad-Habibganj
It is decided to continue the services of Train No. 01664/01663 Habibganj – Dharwad – Habibganj Weekly special with Special fare for thirteen more trips from both sides as detailed below: –
Train No. 01664 Habibganj – Dharwad Weekly Special will leave Habibganj at 17:00 hrs on every Friday from 03.04.2025 to 26.06.2025 and reach Dharwad at 19:30 hrs on respective Saturdays (Total 13 trips).
Enroute the train will arrive/depart at Hosangabad -18:03/18:05 hrs, Itarsi – 18:35/18:40 hrs, Khandwa – 21:50/21:53 hrs, Bhusaval – 23:45/23:50 hrs, Manmad – 02:30/02:35 hrs, Kopargaon – 03:38/03:40 hrs, Ahmednagar – 05:33/05:35 hrs, Daund -07:35/07:55 hrs, Pune – 09:15/09:30 hrs, Satara – 12:08/12:10 hrs, Karad – 13:08/13:10 hrs, Sangali – 14:18/14:20 hrs, Miraj – 14:50/15:00 hrs, Ghataprabha – 16:20/16:21 hrs, Belagavi – 17:10./17:12 hrs, Khanapur – 17:34/17:35 hrs and Londa – 18:06/18:08 hrs.
In the return direction Train No. 01663 Dharwad – Habibganj Weekly Special will leave Dharwad at 22:50 hrs on every Saturday from 04.04.2020 to 27.06.2025 and reach Habibganj at 04:20 hrs on respective Monday (Total 13 trips).
Enroute the Train will arrive/depart Londa 00:20/00:22 hrs, Khanapur – 00:57/00:58 hrs, Belagavi – 01:40/01:42 hrs, Ghataprabha – 02:35/02:36 hrs, Miraj – 04:30/04:40 hrs,Sangli – 04:55/04:58 hrs., Karad – 06:05/06:07 hrs,Satara – 07:07/07:10 hrs, Pune – 10:25/10:45 hrs, Daund – 12:05/12:20 hrs, Ahmednagar – 13:57/14:00 hrs, Kopargaon – 15:58/16:00 hrs, Manmad – 17:20/17:25 hrs, Bhusaval – 20:15/20:20 hrs, Khandwa – 23:40/23:45 hrs, Itarsi – 02:20/02:25 hrs and Hosangabad – 02:50/02:52 hrs.
The Train will have a Composition of ONE First AC – Cum-Second AC Coach, ONE AC 2 – Tier coach, THREE AC 3-Tier coaches, ELEVEN Second Class Sleeper Coaches, TWO General Second Class Coaches and TWO Luggage-cum-Brakevan.
Here’s the confirmed info on the Summer Special Train between Habibganj (HBJ) and Dharwad (DWR) — Weekly return service during summer months:
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🚆 Habibganj ↔ Dharwad Weekly Summer Special (West Central Railway)
🔅 Train No. 01664 – Habibganj → Dharwad
- Operated as a weekly special fare train
- Typically departed Habibganj around 17:00 hrs every Friday, arriving Dharwad by ~19:30 hrs Saturday
- Covered approximately 1,425 km in about 26½ hours
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🔄 Train No. 01663 – Dharwad → Habibganj (Return)
- Departed Dharwad at ~22:50 hrs on Saturdays, reaching Habibganj next early morning (around 04:20 hrs Monday)
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📊 Timetable Snapshot
| Direction | Train No. | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habibganj → Dharwad | 01664 | ~17:00 Friday | ~19:30 Saturday | ~26h 30m | Weekly |
| Dharwad → Habibganj | 01663 | ~22:50 Saturday | ~04:20 Monday | ~29h 30m | Weekly |
- This special service has historically run during April–June, though 2025 data suggests that these services were last active in 2020 and are not confirmed for 2025
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⚠️ Delay & Punctuality Trends
- Delay history shows average lateness often exceeding 400–600 minutes (6–10 hours) on both directions
([turn0search4]turn0search7]) - Community feedback emphasizes:
“Special trains… run 12–15 hours late… you can’t plan anything on them”
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✅ Recommendations
- If you’re planning travel between Pune region or West Central India and Bhopal/Katihar via Dharwad, consider the regular Express trains like Pune–Habibganj Express or Bhusaval–Dharwad services, as they offer more dependable reliability and seating.
- Do not rely on the special train for exact arrival timing — it’s ideal only if travel flexibility is acceptable.
Let me know if you’d like assistance with:
- Checking regular Express train schedules for Pune–Bhopal or Pune–Dharwad
- Seat availability or fare estimates for alternative routes
- Planning multi-city itineraries via Pune, Dharwad or Bhopal stations