Summer Special Train between Mumbai LTT-Ranchi
Summer Special Train between Mumbai LTT-Ranchi (Train No. 01123 / 01124) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Central Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai LTT-Ranchi-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 01123 / 01124)
Train No. 01123 Mumbai LTT-Ranchi special train
Train No. 01123 Mumbai LTT-Ranchi Special train will leave from (Fri) Mumbai LTT at 23.45 hrs & will reach Ranchi at 11.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 35 hour and 15 minutes.
Train No. 01124 Ranchi-Mumbai LTT special train
Similarly, Train No. 01124 Ranchi-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Mon) Ranchi at 21.05 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 07.25 hrs and train running time between the stations 8 hour and 30 minutes.
Mumbai LTT-Ranchi Distance between the station is 495 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 01123 from Mumbai LTT-Ranchi special train 09-04-2025
Train No: 01124 from Ranchi-Mumbai LTT special train 12-04-2025
Here’s the most reliable information available regarding Summer/Festival Special Trains between Mumbai LTT and Ranchi:
🚂 LTT → Ranchi Summer Special (Historical)
- Train No. X01123 operated as a summer special in April 2025, departing Mumbai LTT at 23:45, arriving Ranchi ~11:00 two days later.
- Journey covered ~1,998 km in ~35 h 15 m with coach composition of 3A‑2, SL‑5, 2S‑12, SLR‑2.
- Despite this pattern in 2025, no corresponding summer special has been confirmed for 2025 for the Mumbai–Ranchi route.
🧭 Summer 2025: What’s Confirmed?
- Central Railway has not announced any LTT–Ranchi Summer Specials for April–June 2025 in its official summer special train list.
- CR in 2025 is operating hundreds of specials to Raxaul, Saharsa, Dhanbad, Mau, and Samastipur—but none on the Ranchi line.
✅ Regular & Reliable Options
For Mandated Travel Between Mumbai and Ranchi in 2025:
| Train No. | Name | Frequency | Journey Time | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18609/10 | Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express | Bi‑weekly | ~39 h | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
| 22507/08 | LTT → Ranchi Special (if any) | — | — | — |
- Train 18609/10 (Ranchi–Mumbai) is a regular, long-running service offering AC and reserved classes with consistent scheduling reliability.
- No confirmed 055xx/011xx-style specials were announced for Ranchi in 2025.
⚠️ About Special Trains
- Special trains—especially summer ones—tend to run with lower operational priority, often resulting in delays up to 10–12 hours or more.
- Many Reddit users characterize them as fare-heavy, unreliable options:
“Special trains … rated least priority … expect 10–12 hrs delay.”
🧭 Recommendations
- Since no 2025 summer special to Ranchi is confirmed, plan using the regular Ranchi–Mumbai Express (18609/10) for better punctuality, safety, and reservation availability.
- If CR issues a special announcement later (e.g. X01123 or similar), I can notify you and help with booking.
- Would you like assistance with:
- Checking PNR status / seat availability / fare details for Train 18609/10?
- Monitoring for updates on possible special train announcements?
- Exploring alternative route options via other junctions would possibly reduce travel time?
Let me know your intended travel dates and class preference, and I’d be happy to assist further!