Central Railway has announced the operation of two special trains between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Howrah. These trains are introduced to manage the extra rush of passengers during the summer season and to assist migrant workers returning home to West Bengal for the 2026 Assembly Elections. One pair of these trains will operate for a single trip in each direction to provide relief to the traveling public during the peak travel window.
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Schedule and Route Details for Train Numbers 01145 and 01146
Train number 01145, the LTT-Howrah Special, departed from Mumbai on April 14, 2026, at 20:15 hours and will reach Howrah on April 16 at 06:00 hours. The return service, train number 01146, is scheduled to leave Howrah on April 16, 2026, at 14:45 hours and will reach Mumbai by 23:45 hours the next day. The trains are scheduled to halt at 17 major stations to ensure maximum connectivity for passengers across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.
- Key Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Akola, and Badnera.
- Major Junctions: Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Jharsuguda.
- Eastern Sector: Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, and Santragachi.
Coach Composition and Booking Information
To accommodate different categories of travelers, these special trains have been equipped with a diverse coach structure. Booking for train 01145 started on April 12, 2026, via the IRCTC website and computerized reservation centers. General category tickets are available through the UTS system, ensuring that both reserved and unreserved passengers can travel conveniently.
| Coach Category | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| AC Two-Tier | 2 |
| AC Three-Tier | 9 |
| Sleeper Class | 3 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
| Second Seating cum Guard Break Van | 1 |
| Generator Van | 1 |