{"id":3092,"date":"2025-07-31T03:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3092"},"modified":"2025-07-31T03:33:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:33:55","slug":"special-train-between-mumbai-ltt-bhubaneswar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mumbai-ltt-bhubaneswar\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Mumbai LTT \u2013 Bhubaneswar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 02879 \/ 02880) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 02879 \/ 02880)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02879 Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02879 Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Wed, Sat) Mumbai LTT at 00.15 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 07.15 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02880 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02880 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thurs) Bhubaneswar at 07.10 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 13.35 hrs and train running time between the station 30 hour and 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar Distance between the station is 1782 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02879 from Mumbai LTT-Bhubaneswar special train 24-10-2025 to 02-12-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02880 from Bhubaneswar-Mumbai LTT special train 22-10-2025 to 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what\u2019s currently known about special trains<\/strong> running between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)<\/strong> and Bhubaneswar (BBS)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Festival \/ Special Fare Trains<\/h2>\n

Train No. 02879 \/ 02880 \u2013 Mumbai LTT \u2194 Bhubaneswar Festival Special<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Operated historically as a festival special<\/strong> by East Coast Railway during October\u2013November 2020<\/strong>.\n
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    • 02879<\/strong>: LTT to Bhubaneswar (departed LTT at ~00:15\u202fAM, arrived BBS ~31\u202fh later, ~07:15\u202fAM)<\/li>\n
    • 02880<\/strong>: Return started from Bhubaneswar on Mondays\/Thursdays, taking ~30\u202fh 25\u202fmin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • It ran on Wednesdays and Saturdays<\/strong> from LTT and Mondays, Thursdays<\/strong> from BBS during its active window<\/li>\n
    • No evidence<\/strong> of operation beyond late 2025; the service has not been resumed<\/strong> in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Train No. 08576 \u2013 Mumbai LTT \u2192 Bhubaneswar One\u2011Trip Special Fare<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Appeared recently as a \u201cOne\u2011Trip Special Fare Special\u201d<\/strong> [Train\u202f08576] departing LTT at ~06:55\u202fAM and reaching Bhubaneswar ~34\u202fh\u202f55\u202fmin later (~17:56\u202fPM) over ~1,939\u202fkm<\/li>\n
      • It is not a recurring train; likely a one-off\/limited special<\/strong>, with no ongoing schedule in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udd01 2. Regular Scheduled Service<\/h2>\n

        12879 \/ 12880 \u2013 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus\u2013Bhubaneswar Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Operates bi\u2011weekly<\/strong>, not a special train.<\/li>\n
        • Covers ~1,786\u20131,790\u202fkm<\/strong> in ~31\u202fhours<\/strong> from LTT to Bhubaneswar, with classes including 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and a pantry car<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Departure timings: LTT at 00:15\u202fAM<\/strong>, arriving Bhubaneswar around 07:00\u202fAM next day<\/strong> (~30\u202fh\u202f45\u202fmin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Other Trains:<\/h3>\n
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          • Konark Express (11019\/11020)<\/strong> connects Mumbai CSMT to Bhubaneswar daily (~37\u202fh\u202f15\u202fmin), but originates from CSMT<\/strong>, not LTT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nJourney Time<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nCurrent Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Festival Special<\/td>\n02879 \/ 02880<\/td>\nWed & Sat (2020 only)<\/td>\n~31\u202fh<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\nDiscontinued<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            One\u2011Trip Special Fare<\/td>\n08576<\/td>\nSingle\/limited run<\/td>\n~34\u202fh 55\u202fmin<\/td>\nMixed (incl. AC)<\/td>\nLikely one-off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Regular Superfast<\/td>\n12879 \/ 12880<\/td>\nBi\u2011weekly<\/td>\n~31\u202fh<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\nCurrently operational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u26a0\ufe0f Special Train Considerations<\/h2>\n
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            • Special trains are not reliable<\/strong> for time-sensitive travel. Reddit posts consistently highlight:
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              \u201c5\u20137\u202fh delay is very common\u2026 extreme end 10\u201312\u202fh late\u201d
              \n\u201cspecial trains\u2026 get delayed by 10 to 24\u202fhours\u201d
              \nOften run with lower priority, poor maintenance, and no pantry car<\/strong> forcing self\u2011reliance for food and water<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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              • There\u2019s no active recurring special train<\/strong> currently between Mumbai LTT and Bhubaneswar<\/strong>. The only confirmed regular and dependable option is the 12879\/12880 Superfast Express<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • If travel planning is imminent, consider booking the bi\u2011weekly 12879\/12880<\/strong>, which operates twice weekly with full reserved AC and sleeper options.<\/li>\n
              • If you\u2019re hoping for a festival special or one-off, check the IRCTC portal or East Coast Railway announcements<\/strong> for any new running.<\/li>\n
              • For general travel<\/strong>, avoid depending on special trains unless there\u2019s a confirmed schedule and you can accommodate possible delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like assistance checking seat availability, timetable, or fare details for the 12879\/12880 Superfast Express<\/strong> on specific dates?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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