Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 5 rajdhani trains run from Mumbai to Delhi - NZM RAJDHANI (22221), AK TEJAS RAJ EX (12953), RAJDHANI EXP (12431), MAO NZM RAJDHANI (22413) and NDLS TEJAS RAJ (12951).
Mumbai to Delhi NZM RAJDHANI (22221) departs from Kalyan Jn station (KYN) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . This train has 8 stoppages. Mumbai to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.4980 in First AC, Rs.3010 in Second AC and Rs.2185 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi AK TEJAS RAJ EX (12953) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.4785 in First AC, Rs.2890 in Second AC and Rs.2100 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi RAJDHANI EXP (12431) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.4625 in First AC, Rs.2775 in Second AC and Rs.2015 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi MAO NZM RAJDHANI (22413) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.4555 in First AC, Rs.2725 in Second AC and Rs.1965 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi NDLS TEJAS RAJ (12951) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives New Delhi station (NDLS) at . Mumbai to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.4785 in First AC, Rs.2890 in Second AC and Rs.2100 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Duronto express is a newer premium class of train which runs as fast as Rajdhanis. Duronto word comes from restless in Bengali as these trains had no intermediate commercial stops when they started. But since Indian Railways incurred losses for these trains, some technical stops were converted to commercial stops. On some routes (such as Delhi-Kolkata) they take lesser time than corresponding Rajdhani express. Unlike rajdhani some durontos also have non-air conditioned sleeper class. Thus, Duronto trains have classes First AC (1A), AC II-tier, AC III-tier and Sleeper. Bed-rolls in sleeper class of Mixed Duronto Express trains will be supplied to passengers on demand, on payment of stipulated charges. Duronto trains are distinguished by vibrant and colorful vinyl coating on the outer surface of the coaches. 3 duronto trains run from Mumbai to Delhi - NZM DURONTO (12263), ERS NZM DURONTO (12283) and NDLS DURONTO (22209).
Mumbai to Delhi NZM DURONTO (12263) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . This train has 0 stoppages. Mumbai to Delhi duronto fare is Rs.4510 in First AC, Rs.2700 in Second AC and Rs.1940 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi ERS NZM DURONTO (12283) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi duronto fare is Rs.4695 in First AC, Rs.2820 in Second AC, Rs.2060 in Third AC and Rs.815 in Sleeper for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Delhi NDLS DURONTO (22209) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives New Delhi station (NDLS) at . Mumbai to Delhi duronto fare is Rs.4810 in First AC, Rs.2890 in Second AC, Rs.2100 in Third AC and Rs.1720 in Third Economy for this train which includes meal charges also.
The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 2 garib-rath trains run from Mumbai to Delhi - NZM GARIB RATH (12909) and DEE GARIBRATH (12216).
Mumbai to Delhi NZM GARIB RATH (12909) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi garib-rath fare is Rs.1065 in Third AC and Rs.940 in Chair Car for this train.
Mumbai to Delhi DEE GARIBRATH (12216) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Delhi Sarai Rohilla station (DEE) at . Mumbai to Delhi garib-rath fare is Rs.1080 in Third AC for this train.
Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 3 sampark-kranti trains run from Mumbai to Delhi - BDTS SMPRK K EX (12907), SAMPARK KRANTHI (12217) and GOA SMPRK K (12449).
Mumbai to Delhi BDTS SMPRK K EX (12907) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3910 in First AC, Rs.2305 in Second AC, Rs.1610 in Third AC and Rs.615 in Sleeper for this train.
Mumbai to Delhi SAMPARK KRANTHI (12217) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3865 in First AC, Rs.2280 in Second AC, Rs.1595 in Third AC and Rs.605 in Sleeper for this train.
Mumbai to Delhi GOA SMPRK K (12449) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at . Mumbai to Delhi sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3865 in First AC, Rs.2280 in Second AC, Rs.1595 in Third AC and Rs.605 in Sleeper for this train.