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Indian Railways will run a one-way special from Lucknow Junction to Mumbai CSMT today, September 7. Train 02533 departs Lucknow Junction at 5:10 pm and reaches Mumbai CSMT at 6:30 pm on September 8. The run aims to ease rush on the Uttar Pradesh–Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra corridor. Officials confirmed today’s operation, timings and routing in morning updates.
The special serves end-to-end travellers and those boarding en route. Halts include Unnao, Kanpur Central, Orai, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction and Lalitpur. It then stops at Bhopal, Rani Kamlapati, Itarsi, Khandwa and Bhusaval. Final Maharashtra halts are Manmad, Nashik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan Junction and Dadar, before Mumbai CSMT tomorrow evening.
Lucknow–Mumbai special timings, halts and coach mix
The rake features 21 coaches: one generator‑cum‑luggage van, four general second‑class, four sleeper, five AC 3‑tier economy, three AC 3‑tier, two AC 2‑tier, one AC First Class and one LSLRD. That spread suits families seeking budget berths and professionals chasing AC comfort. Boarding at Kanpur, Jhansi, Bhopal or Itarsi improves chances of confirmed berths today.
Lucknow–Mumbai special booking tips and seat checks
Use IRCTC website or counters for last‑minute tickets. Tatkal opens at 10:00 am for AC and 11:00 am for non‑AC on the previous day; today, watch “Charts/Vacancy” for post‑chart openings. The second chart is prepared about 30 minutes before departure; check again then. For quick info, SMS 139 for availability and timings.
Lucknow–Mumbai special live status, refunds and alternatives
Track live running on the National Train Enquiry System app or portal. If the train is cancelled, e‑ticket refunds process automatically; for diversions or partial travel, file a Ticket Deposit Receipt on IRCTC. If seats are gone, consider 12533 Pushpak Express to CSMT or 22122 Lucknow–LTT AC Express, and monitor intermediate‑boarding availability.