12951/ 12952 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express
The 12951/12952 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express, also known as the Mumbai–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express. It is one of the major premium train services connecting Mumbai Central (MMCT) with New Delhi (NDLS). Operated by Western Railway, it provides a fast overnight connection between Mumbai and Delhi and runs daily.
Train 12951 departs from Mumbai Central at 5:00 PM and reaches New Delhi at around 8:32 AM the next day. The journey takes approximately 15 hours and 32 minutes and covers around 1,384 km.
Major Stops
The train has limited stoppages at important stations:
Borivali, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Nagda Junction, Kota Junction
The return train, 12952 departs from New Delhi at 4:25 PM and is officially listed to arrive at Mumbai Central at approximately 8:15 AM the next day.
Passengers can travel in:
- First AC (1A)
- AC 2 Tier (2A)
- AC 3 Tier (3A)
Recent train listings also show onboard catering/pantry-related services, although some platforms display conflicting pantry information. Passengers should confirm date-specific catering arrangements while booking.
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 15h 35m |
| Halts: | 6 |
| Distance: | 1386 km |
| Avg Speed: | 89 km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Excellent |
| Punctuality: | Excellent |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Good |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12951/ MMCT/Mumbai Central – NDLS/New Delhi Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| MMCT | Mumbai Central | 17:00:00 | ||
| BVI | Borivali | 17:30:00 | 17:32:00 | 2m |
| ST | Surat | 19:53:00 | 19:58:00 | 5m |
| BRC | Vadodara Junction | 21:18:00 | 21:28:00 | 10m |
| RTM | Ratlam Junction | 00:37:00 | 00:40:00 | 3m |
| NAD | Nagda Junction | 01:18:00 | 01:20:00 | 2m |
| KOTA | Kota Junction | 03:20:00 | 03:25:00 | 5m |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 08:35:00 |
12952/ NDLS/ New Delhi – MMCT/Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 16:25:00 | ||
| KOTA | Kota Junction | 21:00:00 | 21:05:00 | 5m |
| NAD | Nagda Junction | 23:35:00 | 23:37:00 | 2m |
| RTM | Ratlam Junction | 00:05:00 | 00:08:00 | 3m |
| BRC | Vadodara Junction | 03:24:00 | 03:34:00 | 10m |
| ST | Surat | 04:58:00 | 05:03:00 | 5m |
| BVI | Borivali | 07:27:00 | 07:29:00 | 2m |
| MMCT | Mumbai Central | 08:15:00 |
12951/ 12952 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express Fare & Coach Position Seat Map
The 12951/12952 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express is a premium, fully air-conditioned Rajdhani service connecting Mumbai Central (MMCT) and New Delhi (NDLS). Passengers can travel in First AC (1A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC 3 Tier (3A). The train runs daily and covers approximately 1,384 km.
Train Fare
Recent fare listings for the complete journey can vary by booking date and quota. One recent August 2026 listing shows approximately:
- AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹1,750
- AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹2,540
- First AC (1A): ₹4,360
Another fare source shows different amounts because Rajdhani fares can include dynamic pricing and date-specific components. Therefore, passengers should check the final payable fare before booking.
Coach Position
A commonly listed formation for 12951 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani is:
Engine – PWR/LPR – B1 – B2 – B3 – B4 – B5 – B6 – B7 – B8 – B9 – B10 – B11 – PC – H1 – AE1 – A1 – A2 – A3 – A4 – A5 – PWR/LPR – HCP/VP
Where:
- B1–B11: AC 3 Tier coaches
- H1: First AC coach
- A1–A5: AC 2 Tier coaches
- AE1: Additional AC coach designation shown in some rake listings
- PC: Pantry Car
- PWR/LPR: Power or luggage-generator coach
- HCP/VP: Parcel/van coach, depending on the operational rake
Recent online sources show minor differences in the total coach count and formation. This can happen because coach composition is operationally revised or sources use historical data.
12952 Coach Position
For 12952 New Delhi – Mumbai Central Tejas Rajdhani Express, the rake generally operates in the reverse orientation, with the AC 2 Tier coaches appearing first and the 3A coaches towards the other end. A commonly listed sequence is:
Engine – A5 – A4 – A3 – A2 – A1 – AE1 – H1 – PC – B11 – B10 – B9 – B8 – B7 – B6 – B5 – B4 – B3 – B2 – B1 – Power/Luggage Coach.
Seat Map
- AC 3 Tier (3A): Lower, Middle, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
- AC 2 Tier (2A): Lower, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
- First AC (1A): Cabins and coupes with greater privacy.
