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August Kranti Rajdhani Express train timings
August Kranti Rajdhani Express timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Central | — | 17:40 | 0 | |
| 2 | Surat | 20:07 | 20:10 | 3 min | 263 |
| 3 | Vadodara Junction | 21:21 | 21:26 | 5 min | 392 |
| 4 | Ahmedabad Junction | 22:40 | 22:45 | 5 min | 491 |
| 5 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 11:25 (+1d) | — | 1336 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.
August Kranti Rajdhani Express: Mumbai to Delhi
August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953) is a premium train run by Indian Railways between Mumbai Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The full journey covers 1,336 km and takes 17h 45m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Mumbai Central at 17:40 and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:25 the next day. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. On the way it stops at Surat, Vadodara Junction and Ahmedabad Junction.
August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953) connects Mumbai Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) via Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad. Launched on 9 August (Independence Movement Day), it covers 1,336 km in about 17 hours and is an important Western Railway Rajdhani variant.
How to book August Kranti Rajdhani Express tickets
Book through IRCTC (irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Rail Connect app); you need a verified IRCTC account. General reservations open 60 days before the journey date. Tatkal tickets open one day before travel: 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.
Book on irctc.co.inAugust Kranti Rajdhani Express: common questions
- What time does August Kranti Rajdhani Express leave Mumbai?
- August Kranti Rajdhani Express departs Mumbai Central at 17:40 and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:25 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does August Kranti Rajdhani Express take from Mumbai to Delhi?
- The scheduled journey time is 17h 45m for 1,336 km.
- Which stations does August Kranti Rajdhani Express stop at?
- August Kranti Rajdhani Express calls at Mumbai Central, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
- Does August Kranti Rajdhani Express run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Where can I book August Kranti Rajdhani Express tickets?
- On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.