Mumbai-Pune News: Central Railway Announces Special Trains for Dussehra and Diwali Festive Season – Reservation Dates Released
Pune Division To Run Special Train Between Rewa and Hadapsar For Festive Season
Mumbai-Pune Special Trains: With major festivals like Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja approaching, passenger demand on railway routes is expected to rise sharply. To ease festive travel, the Central Railway has announced special train services between Nagpur–Pune and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai)–Nagpur.
Pune–Nagpur Weekly Special Train
- Train No. 01209 will run from Nagpur to Pune every Saturday from September 27 to November 29. Departure: 7:40 PM (Nagpur), Arrival: 11:25 AM next day (Pune).
- Train No. 01210 will run from Pune to Nagpur every Sunday from September 28 to November 30. Departure: 3:50 PM (Pune), Arrival: 6:30 AM next day (Nagpur).
- Total 20 services will be operated (10 in each direction).
- Major halts include Uruli, Daund, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
- Coach composition: 4 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper, 6 General Second Class, 2 Second Seating, and Guard-Brake Vans.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Nagpur Superfast Special
- Train No. 02139 will run from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) to Nagpur every Thursday from September 25 to November 27. Departure: 12:25 AM, Arrival: 3:30 PM same day.
- Train No. 02140 will run from Nagpur to Mumbai (LTT) every Friday from September 26 to November 28. Departure: 1:30 PM (Nagpur), Arrival: 4:10 AM next day (Mumbai).
- Total 20 services will be operated (10 in each direction).
- Key stops include Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
- Coach composition: 3 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper, 5 General Second Class, 2 Second Seating, and Guard-Brake Vans.
Reservation Details
- Booking for Nagpur–Pune Special will open from September 8, 2025.
- Booking for Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Nagpur Superfast Special will start from September 9, 2025.
- Tickets will be available at all computerized reservation centers and on the official IRCTC website.
These special trains aim to provide relief to thousands of festive travelers who struggle to secure confirmed tickets during peak festival rush.
