Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar (Pune) AC Express

Muzaffarpur - Hadapsar (Pune)
AC Express
MFP - HDP AC Express standing at Muzaffarpur Junction
Overview
Service typeAC Express
StatusActive
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
First service
  • 8 December 2025 (2025-12-08) (commercial service)
  • First special commercial run: 3 November 2023 (2023-11-03)
Current operatorEast Central Railways
Route
TerminiMuzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Hadapsar (Pune) (HDP)
Stops25
Distance travelled1,825 km (1,134 mi)
Average journey time35h 0m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number15589 / 15590
On-board services
ClassesAC 2-Tier
AC 3-Tier Economy
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesIRCTC E-Catering
Zomato
Swiggy
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (max), 52 km/h (avg) including halts
Route map
15589 ↓
Muzaffarpur Junction
 Hajipur Junction
 Sonpur Junction
Patliputra - Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Danapur
 Ara Junction
 Buxar
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
border
 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
 Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
 Manikpur Junction
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
 Satna Junction
 Maihar
 Katni Junction
Jabalpur - Bhusaval
Narsinghpur
 Pipariya
 Itarsi Junction
 Khandwa Junction
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
border
 Bhusaval Junction
 Manmad Junction
 Kopargaon
 Belapur (BAP)
 Ahilyanagar Junction
 Daund Chord Line
15590 ↑
Hadapsar
 15589 - Muzaffarpur → Hadapsar
 15590 - Hadapsar → Muzaffarpur

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

  • 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

15589 / 15590 Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar Express Schedule
Train TypeExpress
Distance1816 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 Available2A & 3A
Operating DaysWeekly
OperatorEast Central Railway

Route and halts

15589 Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar Express and 15590 Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur Express Schedule
Sr. 15589 MFP–HDP 15590 HDP–MFP
StationDayArr.Dep. StationDayArr.Dep.
1Muzaffarpur Junction1—19:20Hadapsar1—10:00
2Hajipur Junction120:0520:10Daund Chord Line111:0811:10
3Sonpur Junction120:3020:32Ahilyanagar112:3212:35
4Patliputra121:5022:00Belapur (BAP)113:4213:45
5Danapur122:1322:15Kopargaon114:5414:57
6Ara Junction122:4822:50Manmad Junction116:5016:55
7Buxar123:3223:34Bhusaval Junction119:3019:35
8Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction201:4301:50Khandwa Junction122:0322:05
9Prayagraj Chheoki203:5003:52Itarsi Junction200:4000:50
10Manikpur Junction206:4806:50Pipariya201:2801:30
11Satna207:4507:50Narsinghpur202:5803:00
12Maihar208:1808:20Jabalpur Junction204:4004:50
13Katni Junction209:0509:10Katni Junction205:5506:00
14Jabalpur Junction210:3510:45Maihar206:4806:50
15Narsinghpur211:4311:45Satna207:1007:15
16Pipariya212:4312:45Manikpur Junction209:1309:15
17Itarsi Junction214:2514:35Prayagraj Chheoki211:0811:10
18Khandwa Junction217:0017:03Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction214:5815:05
19Bhusaval Junction219:0019:05Buxar216:1316:15
20Manmad Junction221:3521:40Ara Junction217:0817:10
21Kopargaon222:3722:40Danapur217:5818:00
22Belapur (BAP)223:2723:30Patliputra218:2518:35
23Ahilyanagar302:3702:40Sonpur Junction219:3819:40
24Daund Chord Line304:3304:35Hajipur Junction219:5019:55
25Hadapsar306:25—Muzaffarpur Junction222:00—

Coach composition

CategoryCoachesTotal
End-on-Generator / Luggage Parcel VanLPR, LPR2
AC 3 Tier Economy (3E)M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M1212
AC 2 Tier (2A)A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A88
Total Coaches22
  • Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pune: Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur Train Service Regularised, New Numbers 15589/15590". Punekar News. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "पुणे: मुजफ्फरपुर-हडपसर स्पेशल ट्रेन अब नियमित एक्सप्रेस सेवा के रूप में चलेगी". VSRS News (in Hindi). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "पुणे के लिए सीधी ट्रेन, हर मंगलवार को होगी रवानगी, ट्रेन में एसी श्रेणी के होंगे सभी कोच". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Pune: Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar Special Train To Run As Regular Express Service". Pune Pulse. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "मुजफ्फरपुर से पुणे के लिए डायरेक्ट ट्रेन सेवा शुरू, रेलवे ने दी सौगात". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). Hindustan Media Ventures. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "पुणे-मुझफ्फरपूर मार्गावरील रेल्वे प्रवाशांना दिलासा! विशेष एक्स्प्रेस 'या' तारखेपासून नियमित धावणार". News18 मराठी. Network18. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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