{"id":3002,"date":"2025-07-31T02:12:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3002"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:12:26","slug":"special-train-between-mumbai-ctrl-okha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mumbai-ctrl-okha\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Mumbai Ctrl-Okha (Train No. 02945 \/ 02946) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha<\/p>\n

Train No. 02945 Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02945 Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha Special train will leave from (Daily) Mumbai Ctrl at 21.35 hrs & will reach Okha at 15.35 hrs and train running time between the station 18h and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02946 Okha-Mumbai Ctrl special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02946 Okha-Mumbai Ctrl Special train will leave from (Daily) Okha at 13.10 hrs & will reach Mumbai Ctrl at 07.10 hrs and train running time between the station 18h and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha Distance between the station is 991 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02945 from Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Okha special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02946 from Okha \u2013 Mumbai Ctrl special train from 16-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Dadar, Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad,Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Lakhtar, Surendranagar, Than, Wankaner, Rajkot, Padadhari, Jam Wanthali,Hapa, Jamnagar, Kanalus, Khambhaliya, Bhatiya, Dwarka and Mithapur stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises of Ist AC, AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and up\u2011to\u2011date information on special fare warnings and regular service between Mumbai Central (MMCT) and Okha (OKHA)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Special\u2011Fare AC\u2011Tagged Service (Now Defunct): 02945 \/ 02946 or 09097 Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Previously operated during festivals under codes 02945\/29XXX or 09097\/09098<\/strong> as Mumbai Central \u2013 Okha Superfast Special Fare Trains<\/strong> \ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n
  • These ran 7\u202fdays per week, typically:\n
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    • 02945<\/strong>: Departed MMCT ~21:05 \u2192 arrived Okha ~14:55 (Day\u202f2), ~17\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm journey over ~991\u202fkm<\/li>\n
    • Coach config: GS, SL, 3A only; no AC or dynamic composition \ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search8\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Status<\/strong>: These special-fare trains are no longer active<\/strong> as of mid\u20112025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular Scheduled Train: 22945 \/ 22946 \u2013 Mumbai Central \u2194 Okha Saurashtra Mail<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • 22945 (MMCT \u2192 OKHA)<\/strong> runs daily<\/strong>, departing 21:05<\/strong>, arriving 14:55<\/strong> next day (~17\u202fh\u202f50\u202fmin) over ~990\u202fkm with ~30 halts \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n
      • Offers AC 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper (SL), General<\/strong> classes; fully reserved, LHB coaches; no pantry car but e\u2011catering available \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n
      • It is the regular, reliable service<\/strong> on the MMCT\u2013Okha route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Why Special-Fare Trains Are Less Ideal<\/h2>\n

        Reddit users and traveler feedback emphasize:<\/p>\n

        \u201cSpecial trains run on \u2018best effort, mercy and goodwill\u2019\u2026 they frequently face long delays, operate with low-priority stock, and charge higher fares mistakenly viewed as premium service.\u201d \ue202turn0reddit19\ue202turn0reddit23\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

        Specials often use older ICF coaches, may lack AC, and are deprioritized operationally.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udcca Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDep (MMCT)<\/th>\nArr (Okha)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nPantry<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        02945<\/strong><\/td>\nFestival Special<\/td>\nDiscontinued<\/td>\n~21:05<\/td>\n~14:55<\/td>\n~17h\u202f50m<\/td>\nNone (SL\/3A)<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        22945<\/strong><\/td>\nRegular Superfast<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n21:05<\/td>\n14:55 (+1)<\/td>\n~17h\u202f50m<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E<\/td>\n\u274c (e\u2011catering)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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        • For dependable travel, book Train 22945\/22946 Saurashtra Mail<\/strong>\u2014a daily, fully AC-inclusive service with predictable schedule.<\/li>\n
        • Avoid betting on specials like 02945\u2014they are no longer operational and historically offer poor reliability with often no AC comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Would you like:<\/p>\n

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          • A full station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for the Saurashtra Mail?<\/li>\n
          • Fare estimates by class<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
          • Help checking current seat availability or booking details<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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