{"id":3170,"date":"2025-07-31T03:52:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3170"},"modified":"2025-07-31T03:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:52:50","slug":"special-train-between-csmt-kolhapur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-csmt-kolhapur\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between CSMT-Kolhapur"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between CSMT-Kolhapur<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koyna special train CSMT-Kolhapur time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between CSMT-Kolhapur (Train No. 01029 \/ 01030) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Central Railway Koyna special train between CSMT-Kolhapur<\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, CR has decided to run special train between CSMT-Kolhapur<\/p>\n

Train No. 01029 CSMT-Kolhapur Koyna special train<\/p>\n

Train No. 01029 CSMT-Kolhapur Special train will leave from (Daily) CSMT at 08.40 hrs & will reach Kolhapur at 20.25 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 01030 Kolhapur-CSMT Koyna special train<\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 01030 Kolhapur-CSMT Special train will leave from (Daily) Kolhapur at 08.05 hrs & will reach CSMT at 20.05 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

CSMT-Kolhapur Distance between the station is 516 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 01029 from CSMT-Kolhapur Koyna special train from 13-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 01030 from Kolhapur-CSMT Koyna special train from 12-10-2025<\/p>\n

Timings and Halts: Same as the regular train no. 11029 \/ 11030 Koyna Express except Karjat, Khandala, Ghorpuri, Targaon, Takari, Valivade<\/p>\n

Composition: 2 Sleeper Class, One AC-3 Tier, Two AC Chair Car, 10 Second Class seating<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and current information on AC\u2011tagged special-fare train services<\/strong> between Mumbai CSMT (CSMT)<\/strong> and Kolhapur SCSMT (KOP)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 AC-Special \/ Special Fare Train: 01417 \/ 01418 \u2013 CSMT \u21c4 Kolhapur (0-series Special)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Operates as a seasonal special fare “Superfast” train<\/strong> (Train Nos. 01417<\/strong> Mumbai\u2192Kolhapur, 01418<\/strong> reverse).<\/li>\n
  • Departure (01417)<\/strong>: Mumbai CSMT at ~14:30 \u2192 reaches Kolhapur at ~04:20 next morning.<\/li>\n
  • Journey time<\/strong>: ~13\u202fh\u202f50\u202fmin, covering ~518\u202fkm with 12 scheduled halts<\/strong> (e.g. Pune, Satara, Sangli, Miraj) \ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search5\ue201.<\/li>\n
  • Classes included<\/strong>: AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A), Sleeper (SL) \u2014 fully reserved rake. \ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search5\ue201<\/li>\n
  • Service window<\/strong>: Ran approximately once per week during January\u2013November 2025<\/strong>, e.g. Wednesdays; not listed as active beyond that period. \ue202turn0search10\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u26a0\ufe0f Risk Advisory<\/h2>\n
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    • Trains starting with \u201c0\u201d<\/strong> (special-fare trains) carry very low operational priority<\/strong>, frequently face long delays<\/strong>, in-service cancellations, older or unfamiliar coach rakes, and no guaranteed pantry or onboard amenities<\/strong>. \ue202turn0reddit19\ue202turn0reddit20\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Special-fare trains often use leftover \/ standby coaches, and are scheduled on \u201cbest effort\u201d rather than in long-term timetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude84 Recommended Regular Service to Consider<\/h2>\n

      11029 \/ 11030 \u2013 Regular Scheduled Koyna Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Daily service<\/strong>, fully established timetable:\n
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        • 11029 (CSMT \u2192 KOP)<\/strong>: Departs at ~08:40, arrives at ~20:10 (~11h\u202f30\u202fm).<\/li>\n
        • 11030 (KOP \u2192 CSMT)<\/strong>: Departs ~07:55, arrives ~20:15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Offers AC 2A, 3A, Sleeper<\/strong> classes, operated with modern ICF rake<\/strong>; pantry and e\u2011catering available \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search15\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          17411 \/ 17412 \u2013 Mahalaxmi Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Daily fully scheduled<\/strong> ~11-hour service:\n
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            • Departs CSMT at 17:50, arrives KOP at 07:20<\/strong> next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Includes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper<\/strong>, LHB rake, e\u2011catering, higher priority than specials \ue202turn0search14\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Feature<\/th>\n01417\/18 Special Fare<\/strong><\/th>\n11029\/30 Koyna Express<\/strong><\/th>\n17411\/12 Mahalaxmi Express<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Frequency<\/td>\nSeasonal (once\/week, historical entries)<\/td>\nDaily<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Duration<\/td>\n~13\u202fh\u202f50\u202fmin<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f30\u202fmin<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f00\u202fmin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              AC Classes<\/td>\n2A, 3A (limited)<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pantry\/Catering<\/td>\n\u274c None guaranteed<\/td>\n\u2705 Pantry\/e\u2011catering available<\/td>\n\u2705 Pantry\/e\u2011catering available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Coach Stock & Priority<\/td>\nOlder backup rake, low-priority<\/td>\nStandard ICF, higher priority<\/td>\nModern LHB, higher priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Reliability<\/td>\nUnpredictable; often delayed\/cancelled<\/td>\nReliable, consistent performance<\/td>\nReliable and well-established<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Operational Status<\/td>\nLikely discontinued beyond 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nActive<\/strong><\/td>\nActive<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \ud83d\udd0d Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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              • Unless your travel date specifically matches an active 01417\/18 schedule<\/strong> (which appears to have ended in late 2024), it’s strongly advised<\/strong> to use a regular service<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • For reliable AC travel with consistent schedule and onboard facilities, regular trains like Koyna Express (11029\/30)<\/strong> or Mahalaxmi Express (17411\/12)<\/strong> are far better options.<\/li>\n
              • Special-fare trains may seem attractive but are prone to delays, cancellations, and generally lack comfort and priority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u2705 Available Next Steps<\/h3>\n

                Let me know if you\u2019d like:<\/p>\n

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                • \ud83d\udd52 A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for any of the trains listed.<\/li>\n
                • \ud83d\udcb5 A fare breakdown by class<\/strong> for your planned travel date.<\/li>\n
                • \ud83d\udd0d Help checking live seat availability or booking options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  I\u2019d be happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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