{"id":3005,"date":"2025-07-31T02:14:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:14:06","slug":"special-train-between-mumbai-ctrl-indore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mumbai-ctrl-indore\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Mumbai Ctrl-Indore (Train No. 02961 \/ 02962) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02961 Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02961 Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore Special train will leave from (Daily) Mumbai Ctrl at 19.10 hrs & will reach Indore at 09.15 hrs and train running time between the station 14h and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02962 Indore-Mumbai Ctrl special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02962 Indore-Mumbai Ctrl Special train will leave from (Daily) Indore at 16.15 hrs & will reach Mumbai Ctrl at 06.10 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore Distance between the station is 830 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02961 from Mumbai Ctrl \u2013 Indore special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02962 from Indore \u2013 Mumbai Ctrl special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Meghnagar, Thandla Road, Bamnia, Ratlam, Khachrod, Nagda, Ujjain and Dewas 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 current confirmed information on AC-special or special-fare train services between Mumbai Central (MMCT) and Indore Junction<\/strong>, including upcoming Tejas specials in mid-2025:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Tejas Superfast Special (09085 \/ 09086)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Train 09085 (MMCT \u2192 Indore)<\/strong>\n
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    • Runs Mon, Wed & Fri<\/strong>, departs 11:20\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrival next day ~1:00\u202fPM<\/strong> (~13\u202fh\u202f40\u202fmin) \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search14\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 09086 (Indore \u2192 MMCT)<\/strong>\n
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      • Runs Tue, Thu & Sat<\/strong>, departs 5:00\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrives ~7:10\u202fAM<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Operating Period:<\/strong> July 23 \u2013 August 29, 2025<\/strong> outbound; July 24 \u2013 August 30<\/strong> reverse \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n
      • Classes Offered:<\/strong> Fully AC with 1A, 2A, and 3A<\/strong> coaches<\/li>\n
      • Dynamic or special-fare structure; bookings open July 21, 2025<\/strong> via IRCTC and PRS counters \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular Scheduled Services (Reliable AC Options)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        12227 \/ 12228 \u2013 Mumbai Central\u2013Indore Duronto Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Frequency:<\/strong> Bi\u2011weekly (Thu & Sat from MMCT; Sun & Tue reverse)<\/li>\n
        • Journey Time:<\/strong> ~11\u202fh\u202f15\u202fmin over 829\u202fkm<\/li>\n
        • Classes:<\/strong> AC-only (1A, 2A, 3A, 3E); onboard pantry guaranteed \ue202turn0search19\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          12961 \/ 12962 \u2013 Avantika Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Frequency:<\/strong> Daily service<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Duration:<\/strong> ~12\u202fh\u202f15\u202fmin, 18 stops between MMCT and INDB<\/li>\n
          • Classes:<\/strong> 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper; pantry\/e\u2011catering available \ue202turn0search20\ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search7\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udccb Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Service Type<\/th>\nTrain Nos.<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Tejas Special<\/strong><\/td>\n09085 \/ 09086<\/td>\nMon\/Wed\/Fri (one-way)<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\nE\u2011catering only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Duronto Express<\/strong><\/td>\n12227 \/ 12228<\/td>\nBi\u2011weekly<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E<\/td>\nPantry + e\u2011catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Avantika Superfast<\/strong><\/td>\n12961 \/ 12962<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~12\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL<\/td>\nE\u2011catering only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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            • For short, fast, reliable AC travel<\/strong>, the Duronto Express (12227\/28)<\/strong> is the top pick.<\/li>\n
            • If you need daily service with multiple classes including Sleeper<\/strong>, go with Avantika Express (12961\/62)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Only consider Tejas Train 09085\/86<\/strong> if you\u2019re traveling during July\u2013August 2025<\/strong> and are comfortable with special-fare conditions and limited booking window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2139\ufe0f Passenger Advisory<\/h3>\n
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              • Tejas Special (09085\/86)<\/strong> runs for a short window and carries low operational priority<\/strong>, so delays or cancellations are possible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Duronto and Avantika<\/strong> are both stable, scheduled services<\/strong> with better on-board amenities<\/strong> and clearer booking conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for any of these trains?<\/li>\n
                • Fare estimates<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
                • Help checking live seat availability or booking<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Just let me know!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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