Mumbai New Delhi Mumbai Rajdhani Express train

Rajdhani Express trains were introduced in the year 1969 for providing high-speed connections up to 140 kilometers speed from New Delhi to the various state capital cities of India. The speed varies depending upon the particular track section. This class of train has very limited stoppages along its journey. This also was the first group of trains with all its coaches being air-conditioned. These trains get the highest priority on the Indian railway network. Passengers are served complimentary meals during the journey. Depending on the duration and timings of the journey, these could include lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner, morning tea and breakfast.

Mumbai central to New Delhi Rajdhani Express is one of the earliest Rajdhani trains introduced in India. It runs on all seven days of the week. It halts at Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam and Kota stations in the course of its journey from both ends.

This train consists of three classes of journey viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC, and 3 Tier AC. Comprehensive details of this train are provided underneath.

Mumbai New Delhi Mumbai Rajdhani Express
Details Mumbai New Delhi Rajdhani New Delhi Mumbai Rajdhani
Train Number 12951 12952
Train Name Mumbai Rajdhani Mumbai Rajdhani
Days of Run All days of the week All days of the week
Originating station Mumbai Central New Delhi station
Departure Time 1640 Hrs 1630 Hrs
Destination Station New Delhi station Mumbai Central
Arrival time 0830 Hrs 0835 Hrs
Average Running Speed 87 Kilometers per hour 87 Kilometers per hour
Time taken 15 Hours and 50 Minutes 16 Hours and 05 Minutes
Distance covered 1384 kilometers 1384 kilometers
Fare 1st AC Rs 4025 Rs 4025
Fare AC 2 tier Rs 2360 Rs 2360
Fare AC 3 Tier Rs 1700 Rs 1700

Mumbai Central Railway Station

Station Code BCT

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Mumbai then prefix it with the STD Code of Bangalore which is 022. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 022131.

Mumbai Central, previously known as Bombay Central, is the railway station on the Western Railway Mumbai suburban and outstation lines. The station provides access to areas like Tardeo, Crawford Market, Mohammed Ali Road, Kalbadevi, Bhendi Bazar and Chor Bazaar. Mumbai Central serves as the southernmost terminus in Mumbai for Western Railway outstation trains. Trains depart from here to Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi. India’s premier Rajdhani trains also depart from here to Delhi.

Amenities at Mumbai Central station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation offices
  • Tourist information centers
  • Medical and general shops
  • Restaurants
  • Book stall and STD / PCO booths
  • Wheel chairs and stretchers

Distances of major landmarks in Mumbai from Mumbai central railway station

Many lankmark locations of Mumbai like The Famous Gateway of India is 7 kilometers, Mumbai International Airport 20 kilometers, Haji Ali Dargah 4 kilometers, Marine Drive 6 kilometers, Mahalaxmi Temple 16 kilometers, Siddhivinayak temple 20 kilometers, Chowpatty Beach 4 kilometers, Juhu Beach 16 kilometers, and the Film City is 28 kilometers from this station. The extremely popular tourist spot of Elephanta Caves is situated in a nearby island which can be accessed with a ferry boat service from the gateway of India and it is located 55 kilometers from this station.

New Delhi Railway Station

Station Code NDLS

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep 133

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Delhi then prefix it with the STD Code of Delhi / New Delhi which is 011. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 011131.

The New Delhi Railway Station, station code NDLS, is the main railway station in Delhi. New Delhi Station is the second busiest, and one of the largest, in India. It handles over 300 trains each day, from 16 platforms. The New Delhi station holds the record for the largest route interlocking system in the world. The station is about two kilometres north of Connaught Place, in central Delhi.

Amenities at New Delhi railway station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation office
  • Tea stalls
  • Refreshment room both vegetarian and non vegetarian
  • Book stalls
  • STD / PCO booth
  • G.R.P office
  • Cyber cafe
  • Wheel chairs and stretchers

Distances of major landmarks from New Delhi railway station

Indira Gandhi International Airport is 22 kilometers, India Gate 5 kilometers, Connaught Place 2 kilometers, Karol Bagh 3 kilometers, Red Fort 4 kilometers, Parliament House 4 kilometers, Rashtrapati Bhawan 5 kilometers, Qutub Minar 15 kilometers, Mehrauli 16 kilometers, NOIDA 15 kilometers, Ghaziabad 27 kilometers, Gurgaon 29 kilometers, and Faridabad 28 kilometers from this railway station.

Content updated in January 2023
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