Pune–Gorakhpur Summer Special Extended Till July; Central Railway Expands Seasonal Train Network

Rising passenger demand during the summer months has prompted Central Railway to strengthen its special train operations, including an extension of the daily service between Pune and Gorakhpur along with a broader schedule covering multiple long-distance routes.

The Pune–Gorakhpur Summer Special (Train No. 01415) will continue operating daily from May 15 to July 15, 2026, adding 62 extra trips. The train departs from Pune Junction at 06:50 hrs and reaches Gorakhpur at 16:00 hrs the next day.

For the return journey, Train No. 01416 Gorakhpur–Hadapsar Special will run from May 16 to July 16, 2026, also completing 62 additional trips. It leaves Gorakhpur at 17:30 hrs and arrives at Hadapsar railway station at 03:15 hrs on the third day.

Each train will run with 18 ICF coaches, including one AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, six sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches, and two guard-cum-luggage vans. Reservations for the extended Pune departures will open on April 26, 2026, via PRS counters and the IRCTC website. Unreserved tickets for general coaches will be available through the UTS system, both online and at stations, at standard fares applicable to mail and express trains.

Passengers are encouraged to check halt timings and updates through official railway enquiry platforms such as the NTES mobile application before starting their journey.

Expanded Summer Special Services from Pune Division

A wide network of summer special trains is also being operated from Pune Junction and Hadapsar, connecting travelers to destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi, and within Maharashtra. These services are scheduled across late April through mid-July.

West Bengal-bound trains

• Train 01407 Pune–Howrah will depart on April 26 at 15:50 hrs.
• Train 01441 Pune–Santragachi is scheduled for April 25 at 10:00 hrs, with return Train 01442 leaving on April 27 at 15:45 hrs.

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar connectivity

• Daily Pune–Gorakhpur services continue and are now extended beyond April.
• Train 01449 Pune–Danapur runs daily at 15:30 hrs until July 15.
• Return services include Gorakhpur–Hadapsar (17:30 hrs) and Danapur–Hadapsar (05:00 hrs), both operating daily.
• Train 01431 Pune–Ghazipur City runs every Friday and Tuesday at 06:40 hrs, with return Train 01432 operating Sundays and Thursdays.

Nagpur-bound services

• Train 01469 Pune–Nagpur runs every Tuesday at 15:50 hrs.
• Train 01457 Pune–Nagpur operates every Wednesday at the same time, with corresponding return journeys midweek.

Prayagraj and Jhansi routes

• Train 04108 Hadapsar–Prayagraj departs Thursdays at 22:40 hrs.
• Train 01921 Hadapsar–Jhansi runs Thursdays at 15:30 hrs.
• Train 01923 Hadapsar–Jhansi operates Sundays at 17:30 hrs.

Delhi service

• Train 01491 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin departs every Friday at 17:30 hrs until July 10.
• Return Train 01492 leaves Delhi on Saturdays at 21:25 hrs.

Muzaffarpur specials

• Train 05590 Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur runs Thursdays at 19:20 hrs.
• Return Train 05589 operates Tuesdays at the same departure time.

Travel Advisory

With assembly elections scheduled across states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, these additional train services are expected to assist passengers traveling to their hometowns.

Attention is also drawn to boarding points, as several trains originate from Hadapsar rather than Pune Junction. Verifying departure stations in advance can help avoid last-minute confusion.