The decision covers nine pairs of trains operating between Mumbai, Pune and several other destinations. Along with the withdrawal of their superfast status, the trains will receive new numbers, which passengers will need to use when booking tickets for journeys from January 1, 2027.
The affected trains include the Mumbai CSMT–Hingoli Deccan Jan Shatabdi, Mumbai CSMT–Pune Pragati Express, Mumbai LTT–Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) Express, Mumbai LTT–Karmali AC Express, Mumbai CSMT–Banaras Mahanagari Express, Mumbai LTT–Ayodhya Cantt Tulsi Express, Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Express, Mumbai LTT–Banaras Express and Pune–Kazipet Express.
The Mumbai CSMT–Hingoli Deccan Jan Shatabdi, currently operating under train numbers 12071/12072, will be renumbered 11069/11070 from January 1, 2027. The service runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Hingoli.
The Mumbai CSMT–Pune Pragati Express, which currently operates under train numbers 12125/12126, will receive the new numbers 11435/11436. The train connects Mumbai CSMT and Pune.
The Mumbai LTT–Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) Express, currently numbered 22113/22114, will be renumbered 11073/11074. The service operates between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Thiruvananthapuram.
The Mumbai LTT–Karmali AC Express, currently numbered 22115/22116, will change to 11053/11054. The train connects Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Karmali in Goa.
The Mumbai CSMT–Banaras Mahanagari Express, currently operating under train numbers 22177/22178, will be renumbered 11093/11094. The service runs between Mumbai CSMT and Banaras.
The Mumbai LTT–Ayodhya Cantt Tulsi Express, currently numbered 22129/22130, will receive the new numbers 11065/11066. The train operates between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ayodhya Cantt.
The Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Express, currently numbered 22157/22158, will be renumbered 11063/11064. The service connects Mumbai CSMT and Chennai Egmore.
The Mumbai LTT–Banaras Express, currently operating under train numbers 12167/12168, will change to 11067/11068. The train runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Banaras.
The Pune–Kazipet Express, currently numbered 22151/22152, will be renumbered 11437/11438. The service operates between Pune and Kazipet.
According to Railway Board rules, a train must maintain an average speed of at least 55 kilometres per hour (kmph) in both the up and down directions over its entire route to retain its superfast classification.
During its review, Central Railway found that the average speeds of all nine pairs of trains were below the prescribed minimum of 55 kmph across their respective routes. As the services did not meet the required speed criteria, the railway administration decided to withdraw their superfast status and operate them as regular express trains.
Central Railway has also instructed all concerned railway stations to inform passengers about the revised train numbers through announcement systems and information boards.
According to the notification, the changes are limited to the trains' classification and numbers. No major changes to their existing timings or fares have been mentioned so far.
Passengers planning to travel on these trains on or after January 1, 2027, have been advised to use the revised train numbers while booking tickets through IRCTC or checking railway enquiry services.
The revised classification and numbering will affect passengers travelling on these 18 trains across multiple routes, making it important to check the updated train details before booking journeys from the start of the new year.
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