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.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Central Mumbai | Start | 17:40 |
| 2 | Surat Surat | 20:07 | 20:10 |
| 3 | Vadodara Junction Vadodara | 21:21 | 21:26 |
| 4 | Ahmedabad Junction Ahmedabad | 22:40 | 22:45 |
| 5 | Hazrat Nizamuddin Delhi | 11:25 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official India railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
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.
The train runs on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 17h 45m.
Available travel classes include Sleeper SL, 3rd AC 3A, 2nd AC 2A, 1st AC 1A. Fares start from INR 450 for Sleeper SL.
Book August Kranti Rajdhani Express tickets at irctc.co.in, the official Indian Railways portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach. Bedrolls are typically provided in sleeper classes. Passengers should carry a light jacket as air conditioning can be cold overnight.
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Book August Kranti Rajdhani Express tickets at irctc.co.in, the official Indian Railways portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Indian RailwaysAugust Kranti Rajdhani Express departs at 17:40 and arrives at the final destination at 11:25 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 17h 45m. Always verify current timings with Indian Railways before travelling.
August Kranti Rajdhani Express fares start from approximately 450 (economy class). Book at irctc.co.in for the latest prices.
Book August Kranti Rajdhani Express tickets at irctc.co.in, the official Indian Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
August Kranti Rajdhani Express makes 5 stops. The route starts at Mumbai Central and ends at Hazrat Nizamuddin. Major intermediate stops include Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Indian Railways website or app before booking.
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