{"id":1090,"date":"2025-07-29T09:43:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:43:02","slug":"kumbh-mela-special-train-between-mumbai-haridwar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/kumbh-mela-special-train-between-mumbai-haridwar\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumbh Mela Special Train between Mumbai-Haridwar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kumbh Mela Special Train between Mumbai-Haridwar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumbh Mela Special Train between Mumbai-Haridwar (Train No. 09019 \/ 09020) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai-Haridwar-Mumbai (Train No. 09019 \/ 09020)<\/p>\n

Train No. 09019 Mumbai-Haridwar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 09019 Mumbai-Haridwar Special train will leave from (Daily) Mumbai (Bandra Terminus-BDTS) at 00.05 hrs & will reach Haridwar at 08.20 hrs and train running time between the station 32 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 09020 Haridwar-Mumbai special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 09020 Haridwar-Mumbai Special train will leave from (Daily) Haridwar at 13.30 hrs & will reach Mumbai (Bandra Terminus-BDTS) at 22.05 hrs and train running time between the station 32 hour and 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

Mumbai-Haridwar Distance between the station is 1619 Kilometre<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 09019 from Mumbai-Haridwar special train 10-01-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 09020 from Haridwar-Mumbai special train 12-01-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I found about special trains between Mumbai and Haridwar<\/strong> for Kumbh Mela:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Mumbai\u2011Haridwar Trains During Kumbh Mela<\/h2>\n

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus\u2013Haridwar AC Superfast Express<\/strong> (Train Nos. 12171 \/ 12172<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n
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  • Runs between Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus)<\/strong> and Haridwar Junction<\/strong>, covering ~1,771\u202fkm in about 29 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Operates twice a week<\/strong> (Mumbai to Haridwar on Monday & Thursday; return on Tuesday & Friday)<\/li>\n
  • Comprises AC\u2011First, AC\u20112\u2011tier, AC\u20113\u2011tier<\/strong> coaches with no pantry car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mumbai \u2192 Haridwar Special during KumbhMela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • For the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela<\/strong> in Prayagraj (13 Jan\u201326 Feb), Indian Railways ran special trains directly from Mumbai<\/strong> to Haridwar and Prayagraj, including route-specific ones for pilgrims<\/li>\n
    • Though exact train numbers for Mumbai\u2013Haridwar special services aren\u2019t always in public timetables, travel guides confirm the existence of \u201cMumbai to Haridwar Express\u201d specials<\/strong> during the Mela period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcc5 Purpose & Context During Kumbh Mela 2025<\/h2>\n
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      • Indian Railways ran over 3,000 special trains<\/strong>, including long-distance services<\/strong> from major hubs like Mumbai, aimed at connecting pilgrims directly to Haridwar<\/strong> and Prayagraj<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Western Railway reportedly operated about 98 special trains<\/strong> targeting facilitation for the Kumbh period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Route<\/th>\nTrain Numbers \/ Type<\/th>\nFrequency (during Kumbh Mela)<\/th>\nPurpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Mumbai\u2013Haridwar AC Superfast Express<\/td>\n12171 \/ 12172<\/strong><\/td>\nTwice weekly<\/td>\nRegular service (year-round)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Mumbai \u2192 Haridwar Kumbh Special<\/td>\nSpecial unnamed Mela trains<\/strong><\/td>\nMultiple runs during Jan\u2013Feb 2025<\/td>\nFestive surge\/static pilgrim connectivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83e\uddf3 Travel Tips if You’re Planning a Trip<\/h2>\n
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        • Check IRCTC \/ NCERT Railway Mobile App<\/strong> regularly for bookings and latest timetable updates\u2014special trains appear seasonally, not year-round.<\/li>\n
        • If traveling during future Kumbh Mela cycles (e.g. Haridwar \/ Ujjain \/ Nashik), stay alert to announcements ~1\u20132 months in advance.<\/li>\n
        • Popular routes like Mumbai\u2192Haridwar or Mumbai\u2192Prayagraj often feature additional special trains<\/strong> tailored for festival demand.<\/li>\n
        • In high-traffic windows, trains often fill up\u2014book early<\/strong> or check for alternate nearby departure points (e.g. Mumbai Central, Bandra).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83e\udde0 TL;DR:<\/h3>\n
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          • Regular link:<\/strong> 12171\/12172 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus\u2013Haridwar AC Superfast Express<\/em> runs twice weekly year-round.<\/li>\n
          • During Kumbh Mela:<\/strong> additional special trains Mumbai \u2192 Haridwar<\/strong> operate\u2014timed specifically to serve pilgrim influx.<\/li>\n
          • For precise train numbers or seat availability, consult IRCTC<\/strong> closer to festival dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Would you like help checking availability or planning an itinerary via Mumbai for Kumbh Mela travel?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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