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. 4 rajdhani trains run from Mumbai to Ratlam Jn - NDLS TEJAS RAJ (12951), AK TEJAS RAJ EX (12953), Thiruvananthapuram Central Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (12431) and MAO NZM RAJDHANI (22413).
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn NDLS TEJAS RAJ (12951) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.2950 in First AC, Rs.1810 in Second AC and Rs.1350 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn AK TEJAS RAJ EX (12953) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.2950 in First AC, Rs.1810 in Second AC and Rs.1350 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Thiruvananthapuram Central Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (12431) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.2620 in First AC, Rs.1560 in Second AC and Rs.1120 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn MAO NZM RAJDHANI (22413) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.2620 in First AC, Rs.1560 in Second AC and Rs.1120 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. 5 duronto trains run from Mumbai to Ratlam Jn - INDB DURONTO (12227), Mumbai Central Hisar Duronto Express (12239), NDLS DURONTO (22209), Pune Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express (12263) and ERS NZM DURONTO (12283).
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn INDB DURONTO (12227) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn duronto fare is Rs.2780 in First AC, Rs.1655 in Second AC, Rs.1195 in Third AC and Rs.1100 in Third Economy for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Mumbai Central Hisar Duronto Express (12239) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn duronto fare is Rs.1100 in Third Economy, Rs.2780 in First AC, Rs.1655 in Second AC and Rs.1195 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn NDLS DURONTO (22209) departs from Mumbai Central station (MMCT) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn duronto fare is Rs.2780 in First AC, Rs.1655 in Second AC, Rs.1195 in Third AC and Rs.1100 in Third Economy for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Pune Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express (12263) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn duronto fare is Rs.2735 in First AC, Rs.1675 in Second AC and Rs.1235 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn ERS NZM DURONTO (12283) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn duronto fare is Rs.2725 in First AC, Rs.1640 in Second AC, Rs.1200 in Third AC and Rs.470 in Sleeper 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. 1 garib-rath train runs from Mumbai to Ratlam Jn - Bandra Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express (12909).
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Bandra Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express (12909) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . This train has 4 stoppages. Mumbai to Ratlam Jn garib-rath fare is Rs.705 in Third AC and Rs.615 in Chair Car 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 Ratlam Jn - BDTS SMPRK K EX (12907), Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (12217) and GOA SMPRK K (12449).
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn BDTS SMPRK K EX (12907) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . This train has 4 stoppages. Mumbai to Ratlam Jn sampark-kranti fare is Rs.2415 in First AC, Rs.1445 in Second AC, Rs.1025 in Third AC and Rs.390 in Sleeper for this train.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (12217) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn sampark-kranti fare is Rs.2310 in First AC, Rs.1385 in Second AC, Rs.990 in Third AC, Rs.375 in Sleeper and Rs.205 in None for this train.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn GOA SMPRK K (12449) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn sampark-kranti fare is Rs.2310 in First AC, Rs.1385 in Second AC, Rs.990 in Third AC and Rs.375 in Sleeper for this train.
Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 3 humsafar trains run from Mumbai to Ratlam Jn - GKP HUMSAFAR EX (19091), Palace Queen Humsafar Express (19668) and LPI INDB HUMSAFR (20915).
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn GKP HUMSAFAR EX (19091) departs from Mumbai Bandra Terminus station (BDTS) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . This train has 6 stoppages. Mumbai to Ratlam Jn humsafar fare is Rs.1120 in Third AC and Rs.415 in Sleeper for this train.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn Palace Queen Humsafar Express (19668) departs from Kalyan Jn station (KYN) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn humsafar fare is Rs.1135 in Third AC, Rs.910 in Chair Car and Rs.420 in Sleeper for this train.
Mumbai to Ratlam Jn LPI INDB HUMSAFR (20915) departs from Vasai Road station (BSR) at and arrives Ratlam Jn station (RTM) at . Mumbai to Ratlam Jn humsafar fare is Rs.1075 in Third AC, Rs.395 in Sleeper and Rs.230 in Second Seater for this train.