Summer Special Train Karmali-Pune-Karmali
Karmali-Pune-Karmali
Central Railway will run 18 trips of Summer Specials between Panvel-Karmali Special Train the details are as under:
Pune-Karmali Special (18 trips)
Train No. 01403 special will leave Pune at 17.30 hrs on every Friday from 8.4.2025 to 3.6.2025 and arrive Karmali at 08.00 hrs next day.
Train No. 01404 special will leave Karmali at 09.20 hrs on every Sunday from 10.4.2025 to 5.6.2025 and arrive Pune at 23.35 hrs same day.
Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim
Composition: One AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class including Guard’s Brake van.
Reservation: Bookings for special trains no. 01403 / 01404 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 what’s officially confirmed about the Summer Special Train service between Karmali (Goa) and Pune (and Mumbai as reference), via Konkan Railway, even though there’s no direct Karmali–Pune–Karmali “Summer Special Train” per se:
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🚆 Konkan/Mumbai ↔ Karmali Summer Special Services — 2025
✅ LTT Mumbai ↔ Karmali (Weekly AC Specials: Train Nos. 01129/01130)
- 01129 (LTT → Karmali) runs every Thursday from April 10 to June 5, 2025, departing at 22:15 hrs and arriving at 12:00 hrs next day.
- 01130 (Karmali → LTT) departs Friday at 14:30 hrs, arriving 04:05 hrs next day ([turn0search1][turn0search0]).
- Halts include Mumbai’s Dadar, Thane, Panvel, and along the Konkan line: Roha, Mangaon, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, etc.
- Composition: First AC (1 coach), AC 2‑Tier (2), AC‑3 Tier (6), Sleeper (8), plus 2 generator cars ([turn0search1][turn0search0]).
✅ CSMT Mumbai ↔ Karmali (Weekly Specials: Train Nos. 01151/01152)
- 01151 (CSMT → Karmali): Thursdays at 00:20 hrs, arriving 13:30 hrs same day.
- 01152 (Karmali → CSMT): Thursdays at 14:15 hrs, arriving 03:45 hrs next day.
- Composition: One AC 2‑Tier, five AC 3‑Tier, ten Sleeper, four General, two SLR coaches ([turn0search1][turn0search10]).
❌ No Direct Service Between Karmali ↔ Pune as a Special
- No summer special train ran directly between Karmali and Pune in 2025.
- Pune → Nagpur → Pune and LTT/CSMT ↔ Karmali specials exist, but none for Karmali–Pune through special services ([turn0search7][turn0search5][turn0search4]).
🚄 Regular Services (Better Options for Goa–Pune Travel)
If you’re planning Goa–Pune or vice versa around summer:
- Mandovi Express — daily reserved train, ~14 h 35 m between CSMT Pune–Karmali.
- Konkan Kanya Express — daily service, similar duration and full reservation.
- Tejas Express (22119/22120) — Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon AC-only with onboard catering, running 5 days a week.
- LTT–Karmali AC Superfast Express (22115/22116) — weekly AC-only service via Konkan line ([turn0search16][turn0search20][turn0search19]).
These trains generally run more reliably and avoid low-priority special train delays.
⚠️ Delay Advisory
- Summer specials like 01129/01130 are considered “special-fare trains,” often carrying lower priority than regular services.
- Reddit users frequently report delays ranging from 6 to 14 hours or more—due to scheduling and platform reallocation at junctions ([turn0reddit26][turn0reddit25]).
✅ Summary Table
| Route | Train Nos. | Frequency & Dates | Major Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTT Mumbai → Karmali | 01129 | Weekly, Thu Apr 10 – Jun 5 | AC-only reserved, 22:15 → 12:00 arrival next day |
| Karmali → LTT Mumbai | 01130 | Weekly, Fri Apr 11 – Jun 6 | Similar AC composition, 14:30 → 04:05 arrival |
| CSMT Mumbai → Karmali | 01151 | Weekly, Thu Apr 10 – Jun 5 | Mixed class special, reserved fare routes |
| Karmali → CSMT Mumbai | 01152 | Weekly, Thu Apr 10 – Jun 5 | Same as above |
| Karmali ↔ Pune | — | — | No direct summer special operated in 2025 |
✅ Planning Tips
- For Karmali–Pune travel, use regular reserved trains—like Mandovi Express, Konkan Kanya, or Tejas—often more reliable than special-fare services.
- If booking special trains, aim to reserve early (booking opened March 24 for special services) and prepare for possible delays.
- Use NTES or IRCTC for real-time updates and halts—especially during monsoon/summer seasons ([turn0search2][turn0search9]).
Would you like help with:
- Checking availability or booking info for Mandovi Express, Konkan Kanya, or Tejas?
- Planning a travel buffer in case of delays using special trains?
- Alerts or guidance for future summer special announcements on this route?
Happy to help plan your trip smoothly!