To accommodate passengers from Uttar Pradesh working in Mumbai, Indian Railways has introduced a dedicated daily special service connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus with Gorakhpur. The decision is aimed at managing heavy passenger movement between Maharashtra and eastern Uttar Pradesh, offering additional seat availability and reducing overcrowding on regular express trains across the central corridor.
Coach Composition and Travel Classes
The operational rake for this service consists of 22 coaches designed to serve passengers across multiple budget categories. Sleeper class passengers get the largest share of accommodation, with 11 dedicated sleeper coaches included in the formation. For unreserved travel, the train carries 5 general class coaches. Passengers seeking air-conditioned travel can book berths in 4 third-class AC coaches, alongside 2 SLRD coaches arranged for luggage management, guard operations, and accessibility.
Operating Dates and Journey Timing
Outbound train number 01079 from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Gorakhpur is scheduled to operate daily from October 16 through November 16. The service departs Mumbai at 22:30 every night, completing its long-distance transit across central India to reach Gorakhpur Junction at 10:00 on the third day.
For the return journey, train number 01080 will run daily from Gorakhpur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus between October 18 and November 18. Departure from Gorakhpur is set for 14:30 each afternoon, with the rake reaching Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 00:40 past midnight on the third day.
Detailed Stoppages: CSMT to Gorakhpur Service
Train number 01079 covers designated intermediary halts with the following schedule
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus: Departure at 22:30
- Dadar: Arrival at 22:45, departure at 22:47
- Thane: Arrival at 23:17, departure at 23:20
- Kalyan Junction: Arrival at 23:47, departure at 23:50
- Nasik Road: Arrival at 02:20, departure at 02:25
- Manmad Junction: Arrival at 03:18, departure at 03:20
- Jalgaon Junction: Arrival at 05:18, departure at 05:23
- Bhusaval Junction: Arrival at 05:50, departure at 06:00
- Khandwa Junction: Arrival at 09:00, departure at 09:05
- Itarsi Junction: Arrival at 13:05, departure at 13:15
- Bhopal Junction: Arrival at 15:55, departure at 16:00
- Bina Junction: Arrival at 18:48, departure at 18:50
- Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction: Arrival at 22:10, departure at 22:15
- Orai: Arrival at 23:30, departure at 23:32
- Kanpur Central: Arrival at 02:10, departure at 02:20
- Lucknow Junction: Arrival at 04:05, departure at 04:15
- Gonda Junction: Arrival at 06:30, departure at 06:35
- Mankapur Junction: Arrival at 06:55, departure at 06:57
- Basti: Arrival at 07:52, departure at 07:55
- Khalilabad: Arrival at 08:28, departure at 08:30
- Gorakhpur Junction: Arrival at 10:00
Return Route Schedule: Gorakhpur to CSMT
Train number 01080 follows this schedule across the return route
- Gorakhpur Junction: Departure at 14:30
- Khalilabad: Arrival at 15:03, departure at 15:05
- Basti: Arrival at 15:42, departure at 15:45
- Mankapur Junction: Arrival at 16:25, departure at 16:27
- Gonda Junction: Arrival at 16:55, departure at 17:00
- Lucknow Junction: Arrival at 19:45, departure at 19:55
- Kanpur Central: Arrival at 22:20, departure at 22:25
- Orai: Arrival at 00:05, departure at 00:07
- Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction: Arrival at 02:10, departure at 02:15
- Bina Junction: Arrival at 06:10, departure at 06:15
- Bhopal Junction: Arrival at 06:30, departure at 06:35
- Itarsi Junction: Arrival at 08:40, departure at 08:45
- Khandwa Junction: Arrival at 13:40, departure at 13:43
- Bhusaval Junction: Arrival at 15:20, departure at 15:25
- Jalgaon Junction: Arrival at 15:50, departure at 15:53
- Manmad Junction: Arrival at 17:57, departure at 18:00
- Nasik Road: Arrival at 19:00, departure at 19:03
- Kalyan Junction: Arrival at 23:37, departure at 23:40
- Thane: Arrival at 23:55, departure at 23:58
- Dadar: Arrival at 00:17, departure at 00:20
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus: Arrival at 00:40
Operational Verification and Inquiries
Railway authorities noted that special train timetables may undergo operational revisions if network demands require adjustments. Commuters are advised to cross-check real-time updates prior to boarding. Travelers can dial the official railway inquiry line on 139 to confirm arrival and departure statuses or access real-time tracking details online through the NTES web portal.
