Super Fast Special Trains between Mau – Anand Vihar Terminal SF Special (Via Sultanpur)
Super Fast Special between Mau-New Delhi (Via Sultanpur) (Train No. 05139 / 05140) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau (Train No. 05139 / 05140)
Train No. 05139 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal
Train No. 05139 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal Super Fast Express will leave from (Every Tuesday and Friday) Mau (MAU) at 20.50 hrs & will reach Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) at 11.30 pm hrs the next day.
Train No. 05140 Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau
Similarly, Train No. 05140 Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau Super Fast Express will leave from (Every Wednesday and Saturday) Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) at 16.45 hrs & will reach Mau (MAU) at 06.20 hrs, the next day.
Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal Distance between the station is 854 Kilometre.
Enroute Mau Jn, Aunrihar Jn, Jaunpur Jn, Sultanpur Jn, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Kanpur Ctrl, Anand Vihar Terminal
Date of Commencement of Regular Service:
Train No. 05139 from Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal special train from 19-02-2025
Train No: 05140 from Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau special train 20-02-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information on the Superfast Special train service between Mau Junction (MAU) and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT), running via Sultanpur (XN05140/XN05139):
Contents
🚄 Service Overview: Mau ⇄ Anand Vihar Superfast Special (Via Sultanpur)
- Train numbers:
- 05140 departing Anand Vihar Terminal → Mau Junction
- 05139 for Mau Junction → Anand Vihar Terminal
- Operates via the Sultanpur (SLN) route, making it distinct from the regular Mau Express
- Categorized as a Superfast Special—reserved, premium fare, and temporarily scheduled to meet additional demand
🕒 Schedule & Route Highlights
- From Anand Vihar Terminal (05140):
Departs around 16:45 IST, covers ~854 km, and arrives at Mau Junction by ~06:20 (next day) - From Mau Junction (05139):
Returns via the same route; journey time approximately 14 – 16 hours depending on schedule - Major intermediate halt: Sultanpur Junction; only one official extended stop between Kanpur and Sultanpur, offering ~211 km travel with average ~53 km/h including halts
🎫 Onboard Classes & Facilities
- Typically consists of AC 3-tier and Sleeper class, occasionally with General/Second Seating compartments depending on rake availability
- On-board services generally minimal: no pantry car, but e‑catering may be offered at station stops
- Coaches are usually LHB stock, offering safer and smoother travel.
⚠️ Operational Notes & Reliability
- Lower priority as a Special: Like most special trains, it’s frequently sidelined to accommodate regular mail/express or Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains, leading to delays
- Passenger feedback often critical:
“Train arrived 7 hours late … we waited for 45 mins for cleaning…”
“Special train runs on lowest priority… only special thing is fare, which is higher” - On-time performance can be erratic, with complaints of delays up to 6–12 hours or even more on some runs.
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Approx. Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANVT → Mau Jn (via Sultanpur) | 05140 | ~16:45 | ~06:20 next day | ~854 km | ~14–16 hours | 3A, SL (occasionally 2S, UR) |
| Mau Jn → ANVT (via Sultanpur) | 05139 | (~evening) | (~morning) | ~854 km | ~14–16 hours | 3A, SL (occasionally 2S, UR) |
✅ Recommendations & Travel Tips
- Ideal for occasional or one-time travel when MAU⇄ANVT demand is high and other trains are unavailable.
- Important caution: Expect possible delays. Special trains are operationally deprioritized—always account for buffer time.
- Real-time tracking: Use NTES, RailDarshan, or IRCTC PNR tracking while onboard to follow live status.
- Alternative options: If timely arrival is critical, consider regular Mau–Anand Vihar Express (15025/15026, bi-weekly) with more reliable scheduling and broader services (AC‑II/III, sleeper)
In short:
➡️ The Super Fast Special (via Sultanpur) is a useful supplemental service, but comes with caveats—particularly concerning timing and on-board amenities.
➡️ For dependable travel, the regular bi‑weekly Mau–Anand Vihar Express is generally a safer bet.
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