_AC_Express.jpg) MFP - HDP AC Express standing at Muzaffarpur Junction | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express | ||||
| Status | Active | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra | ||||
| First service |
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| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | ||||
| Stops | 25 | ||||
| End | Hadapsar (Pune) (HDP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,825 km (1,134 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 35h 0m | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15589 / 15590 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2-Tier AC 3-Tier Economy | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | IRCTC E-Catering Zomato Swiggy | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (max), 52 km/h (avg) including halts | ||||
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The 15589/15590 Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar (Pune) AC Express is a Superfast Express train operated by East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways which runs between Muzaffarpur Junction of Bihar and Hadapsar (Pune) of Maharashtra in India.[1][2][3]
Overview[edit | edit source]
- Originally introduced in 2023 as a Festival Special service with train numbers 05289/05290, it quickly gained popularity, particularly among passengers from North Bihar’s Tirhut region, Saran Region, and Mithila region, for providing a comfortable and direct travel option to Western India
- Due to its growing demand, the service was incorporated into the regular timetable under the Trains at a Glance (TAG) 2025 schedule.
- On October 2, 2025, Indian Railways issued an official notification renaming the Muzaffarpur–Pune AC Special train to Muzaffarpur–Pune AC Express.
- The train has been assigned new permanent numbers 15589/15590, and this change will come into effect from December 8, 2025, from Muzaffarpur, and from December 10, 2025, from Hadapsar (Pune).
This train serves a vital role in connecting Bihar with Maharashtra, catering especially to students, professionals, and migrant workers.[4][5][6]
Schedule[edit | edit source]
| 15589 / 15590 Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Express |
| Distance | 1816 km (15589) / 1816 km (15590) |
| Average Speed | ~50 km/h |
| Journey Time (MFP → Hadapsar) | ~35 hrs 05 min |
| Journey Time (Hadapsar → MFP) | ~36 hrs 00 min |
| Classes Available | 2A & 3A |
| Operating Days | Weekly |
| Operator | East Central Railway |
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
| Sr. | 15589 MFP–HDP | 15590 HDP–MFP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | |
| 1 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | — | 19:20 | Hadapsar | 1 | — | 10:00 |
| 2 | Hajipur Junction | 1 | 20:05 | 20:10 | Daund Chord Line | 1 | 11:08 | 11:10 |
| 3 | Sonpur Junction | 1 | 20:30 | 20:32 | Ahilyanagar | 1 | 12:32 | 12:35 |
| 4 | Patliputra | 1 | 21:50 | 22:00 | Belapur (BAP) | 1 | 13:42 | 13:45 |
| 5 | Danapur | 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | Kopargaon | 1 | 14:54 | 14:57 |
| 6 | Ara Junction | 1 | 22:48 | 22:50 | Manmad Junction | 1 | 16:50 | 16:55 |
| 7 | Buxar | 1 | 23:32 | 23:34 | Bhusaval Junction | 1 | 19:30 | 19:35 |
| 8 | Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 2 | 01:43 | 01:50 | Khandwa Junction | 1 | 22:03 | 22:05 |
| 9 | Prayagraj Chheoki | 2 | 03:50 | 03:52 | Itarsi Junction | 2 | 00:40 | 00:50 |
| 10 | Manikpur Junction | 2 | 06:48 | 06:50 | Pipariya | 2 | 01:28 | 01:30 |
| 11 | Satna | 2 | 07:45 | 07:50 | Narsinghpur | 2 | 02:58 | 03:00 |
| 12 | Maihar | 2 | 08:18 | 08:20 | Jabalpur Junction | 2 | 04:40 | 04:50 |
| 13 | Katni Junction | 2 | 09:05 | 09:10 | Katni Junction | 2 | 05:55 | 06:00 |
| 14 | Jabalpur Junction | 2 | 10:35 | 10:45 | Maihar | 2 | 06:48 | 06:50 |
| 15 | Narsinghpur | 2 | 11:43 | 11:45 | Satna | 2 | 07:10 | 07:15 |
| 16 | Pipariya | 2 | 12:43 | 12:45 | Manikpur Junction | 2 | 09:13 | 09:15 |
| 17 | Itarsi Junction | 2 | 14:25 | 14:35 | Prayagraj Chheoki | 2 | 11:08 | 11:10 |
| 18 | Khandwa Junction | 2 | 17:00 | 17:03 | Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 2 | 14:58 | 15:05 |
| 19 | Bhusaval Junction | 2 | 19:00 | 19:05 | Buxar | 2 | 16:13 | 16:15 |
| 20 | Manmad Junction | 2 | 21:35 | 21:40 | Ara Junction | 2 | 17:08 | 17:10 |
| 21 | Kopargaon | 2 | 22:37 | 22:40 | Danapur | 2 | 17:58 | 18:00 |
| 22 | Belapur (BAP) | 2 | 23:27 | 23:30 | Patliputra | 2 | 18:25 | 18:35 |
| 23 | Ahilyanagar | 3 | 02:37 | 02:40 | Sonpur Junction | 2 | 19:38 | 19:40 |
| 24 | Daund Chord Line | 3 | 04:33 | 04:35 | Hajipur Junction | 2 | 19:50 | 19:55 |
| 25 | Hadapsar | 3 | 06:25 | — | Muzaffarpur Junction | 2 | 22:00 | — |
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| End-on-Generator / Luggage Parcel Van | LPR, LPR | 2 |
| AC 3 Tier Economy (3E) | M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12 | 12 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 | 8 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot
See also[edit | edit source]
- AC Express (Indian Railways)
- Muzaffarpur Junction railway station
- Hadapsar railway station
- East Central Railway zone
- Pune–Darbhanga Gyan Ganga Express
- Muzaffarpur
- Pune
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Pune: Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur Train Service Regularised, New Numbers 15589/15590". Punekar News. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "पुणे: मुजफ्फरपुर-हडपसर स्पेशल ट्रेन अब नियमित एक्सप्रेस सेवा के रूप में चलेगी". VSRS News (in हिन्दी). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ "पुणे के लिए सीधी ट्रेन, हर मंगलवार को होगी रवानगी, ट्रेन में एसी श्रेणी के होंगे सभी कोच". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ "Pune: Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar Special Train To Run As Regular Express Service". Pune Pulse. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ "मुजफ्फरपुर से पुणे के लिए डायरेक्ट ट्रेन सेवा शुरू, रेलवे ने दी सौगात". Live Hindustan (in हिन्दी). Hindustan Media Ventures. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ↑ "पुणे-मुझफ्फरपूर मार्गावरील रेल्वे प्रवाशांना दिलासा! विशेष एक्स्प्रेस 'या' तारखेपासून नियमित धावणार". News18 मराठी. Network18. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.