{"id":718,"date":"2025-07-29T16:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=718"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:26:12","slug":"super-fast-special-trains-between-mau-anand-vihar-terminal-sf-special-via-sultanpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/super-fast-special-trains-between-mau-anand-vihar-terminal-sf-special-via-sultanpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Fast Special Trains between Mau \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal SF Special (Via Sultanpur)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Super Fast Special Trains between Mau \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal SF Special (Via Sultanpur)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Super Fast Special between Mau-New Delhi (Via Sultanpur) (Train No. 05139 \/ 05140) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau (Train No. 05139 \/ 05140)<\/p>\n

Train No. 05139 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 05139 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal Super Fast Express will leave from (Every Tuesday and Friday) Mau (MAU) at 20.50 hrs & will reach Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) at 11.30 pm hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

Train No. 05140 Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 05140 Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau Super Fast Express will leave from (Every Wednesday and Saturday) Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) at 16.45 hrs & will reach Mau (MAU) at 06.20 hrs, the next day.<\/p>\n

Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal Distance between the station is 854 Kilometre.<\/p>\n

Enroute<\/strong> Mau Jn, Aunrihar Jn, Jaunpur Jn, Sultanpur Jn, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Kanpur Ctrl, Anand Vihar Terminal<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 05139 from Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal special train from 19-02-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 05140 from Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau special train 20-02-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information on the Superfast Special train service between Mau Junction (MAU) and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT), running via Sultanpur<\/strong> (XN05140\/XN05139):<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude84 Service Overview: Mau \u21c4 Anand Vihar Superfast Special (Via Sultanpur)<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Train numbers<\/strong>:\n
      \n
    • 05140<\/strong> departing Anand Vihar Terminal \u2192 Mau Junction<\/li>\n
    • 05139<\/strong> for Mau Junction \u2192 Anand Vihar Terminal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Operates via the Sultanpur (SLN) route<\/strong>, making it distinct from the regular Mau Express<\/li>\n
    • Categorized as a Superfast Special<\/strong>\u2014reserved, premium fare, and temporarily scheduled to meet additional demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      \ud83d\udd52 Schedule & Route Highlights<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • From Anand Vihar Terminal (05140)<\/strong>:
        \nDeparts around 16:45 IST<\/strong>, covers ~854\u202fkm, and arrives at Mau Junction by ~06:20<\/strong> (next day)<\/li>\n
      • From Mau Junction (05139)<\/strong>:
        \nReturns via the same route; journey time approximately 14\u202f\u2013\u202f16 hours<\/strong> depending on schedule<\/li>\n
      • Major intermediate halt: Sultanpur Junction<\/strong>; only one official extended stop between Kanpur and Sultanpur, offering ~211\u202fkm travel with average ~53\u202fkm\/h including halts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        \ud83c\udfab Onboard Classes & Facilities<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Typically consists of AC 3-tier and Sleeper class<\/strong>, occasionally with General\/Second Seating compartments<\/strong> depending on rake availability<\/li>\n
        • On-board services<\/strong> generally minimal: no pantry car, but e\u2011catering may be offered at station stops<\/li>\n
        • Coaches are usually LHB stock<\/strong>, offering safer and smoother travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \u26a0\ufe0f Operational Notes & Reliability<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Lower priority as a Special<\/strong>: Like most special trains, it\u2019s frequently sidelined to accommodate regular mail\/express or Rajdhani\/Shatabdi trains, leading to delays<\/li>\n
          • Passenger feedback often critical<\/strong>:
            \n

            \u201cTrain arrived 7 hours late \u2026 we waited for 45\u202fmins for cleaning\u2026\u201d
            \n\u201cSpecial train runs on lowest priority\u2026 only special thing is fare, which is higher\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

          • On-time performance can be erratic<\/strong>, with complaints of delays up to 6\u201312 hours or even more on some runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n

            \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Route<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nApprox. Duration<\/th>\nClass<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            ANVT \u2192 Mau Jn (via Sultanpur)<\/td>\n05140<\/strong><\/td>\n~16:45<\/td>\n~06:20 next day<\/td>\n~854\u202fkm<\/td>\n~14\u201316 hours<\/td>\n3A, SL (occasionally 2S, UR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Mau Jn \u2192 ANVT (via Sultanpur)<\/td>\n05139<\/strong><\/td>\n(~evening)<\/td>\n(~morning)<\/td>\n~854\u202fkm<\/td>\n~14\u201316 hours<\/td>\n3A, SL (occasionally 2S, UR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
            \n

            \u2705 Recommendations & Travel Tips<\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Ideal for occasional or one-time travel<\/strong> when MAU\u21c4ANVT demand is high and other trains are unavailable.<\/li>\n
            • Important caution<\/strong>: Expect possible delays. Special trains are operationally deprioritized\u2014always account for buffer time.<\/li>\n
            • Real-time tracking<\/strong>: Use NTES, RailDarshan, or IRCTC PNR tracking while onboard to follow live status.<\/li>\n
            • Alternative options<\/strong>: If timely arrival is critical, consider regular Mau\u2013Anand Vihar Express (15025\/15026, bi-weekly)<\/strong> with more reliable scheduling and broader services (AC\u2011II\/III, sleeper)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n

              In short:
              \n\u27a1\ufe0f The Super Fast Special (via Sultanpur)<\/strong> is a useful supplemental service, but comes with caveats\u2014particularly concerning timing and on-board amenities.
              \n\u27a1\ufe0f For dependable travel, the regular bi\u2011weekly Mau\u2013Anand Vihar Express<\/strong> is generally a safer bet.<\/p>\n

              Let me know if you need fare details<\/strong>, availability for specific dates<\/strong>, or help exploring nearby connecting trains!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Super Fast Special Trains between Mau \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal SF Special (Via Sultanpur) Super Fast Special between Mau-New Delhi (Via Sultanpur) (Train No. 05139 \/ 05140) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal-Mau (Train No. 05139 \/ […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,64,19],"tags":[37,15,63,20],"class_list":["post-718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-trains","category-north-eastern-railway","category-special-trains","tag-introduction-of-new-trains","tag-new-trains","tag-north-eastern-railway","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}