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Summer Special Train Panvel-Karmali-Panvel

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Summer Special Train Panvel-Karmali-Panvel

Panvel-Karmali-Panvel

Central Railway will run 18 trips of Summer Specials between Panvel-Karmali Special Train the details are as under:

Panvel-Karmali Special (18 trips)

Train No. 01405 special will leave Panvel at 22.00 hrs on every Saturday from 9.4.2025 to 4.6.2025 and arrive Karmali at 08.00 hrs next day.

Train No. 01406 special will leave Karmali at 09.20 hrs on every Saturday from 9.4.2025 to 4.6.2025 and arrive Panvel at 20.00 hrs same day.

Halts: 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. 01405 / 01406 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 the officially confirmed information about the Summer Special Train service between Panvel and Karmali (Goa) in 2025:

🚆 Panvel ↔ Karmali Summer Special (2025)

✅ Train No. 01213 (Panvel → Karmali) – Special Fare Summer Special

  • Departs Panvel Junction at 21:30, arrives Karmali at 08:30 the next morning.
  • Covers 486 km in approximately 11 hours, with 16 intermediate halts including Roha, Mangaon, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, and Thivim.
  • Composition includes:
    • 1 AC 2‑Tier coach
    • 2 AC 3‑Tier coaches
    • 11 Sleeper coaches
    • 6 General coaches
    • 2 SLR vans
  • Operates weekly, primarily during the peak summer window; booking availability calendars listed on IRCTC and rail enquiry platforms.

❌ No Round-Trip Special in 2025

  • No complementary return Summer Special (e.g. Train No. 01214 from Karmali → Panvel) is confirmed to have run in 2025.

⚠️ Traveler Advisory – Use With Caution

Special Fare trains like this:

  • Usually have the lowest operational priority, making them prone to frequent and unpredictable delays of 6–14 hours or more.

    “Special trains… are last stage to book… always delayed n have least priority”
    “Special trains don’t have a real‑time table… run on best effort, mercy and goodwill.”

✅ Alternative Options for Panvel ↔ Karmali Travel

For more reliable, reserved services:

  • Mandovi Express (10103/10104) — daily service between Mumbai CSMT and Madgaon, stopping at Karmali (~14 h 35 min journey).
  • Konkan Kanya Express — fully reserved, popular with early seating, ~13.5 h route via Konkan.
  • LTT‑Karmali AC Superfast Express (22115/22116) — weekly all-AC train with pantry car and faster transit (~11 h 30 min).
  • Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Tejas Express (22119/22120) — high comfort, 5 days/week service covering Goa with onboard catering and better punctuality.

🧭 Summary at a Glance

Route Train No. Frequency Depart – Arrive Key Notes
Panvel → Karmali 01213 Weekly 21:30 → 08:30 (+1 day) Special fare, longer journey, prone to delays
Karmali → Panvel — — — No return special confirmed in 2025
Mandovi Express 10103/10104 Daily CSMT → Madgaon (~14 h 35 m) Reliable, reserved class
Konkan Kanya Express — Daily CSMT → Madgaon (~13 h 25 m) Reserved, punctual
LTT‑Karmali AC SF Express 22115/22116 Weekly ~11 h 30 m AC-only, pantry car included
Tejas Express 22119/22120 5 days/week ~8 h 50 m Premium seating, catering onboard

✅ Travel Recommendations

  • If you prioritize reliability and timing, choose regular reserved service trains (Mandovi, Tejas, Konkan Kanya, AC Express).
  • If budget and non-urgent travel are your focus, you can use Train 01213—though be prepared for delays and minimal onboard amenities.
  • Plan ahead: book early when spots open, especially in summer months.
  • Monitor real-time updates using tools like NTES or IRCTC.

Would you like assistance with:

  • Checking seat availability or booking for any of these trains?
  • Help planning onward transport from Karmali (like onward Goa travel)?
  • Setting alerts or monitoring for future Summer Special train announcements?

Happy to help you plan a smooth journey!

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