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About 22849/22850 Shalimar – Secunderabad Weekly SF Express

22849/Shalimar – Secunderabad Weekly SF Express train SHM/Kolkata Shalimar – SC/Secunderabad Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDepartsHalt
SHMKolkata Shalimar»12:10
SRCSantragachi Junction12:2212:231m
KGPKharagpur Junction14:0014:055m
JERJaleswar15:0115:021m
BLSBalasore15:3815:402m
BHCBhadrak16:3516:372m
CTCCuttack Junction18:0018:055m
BBSBhubaneswar18:4518:505m
KURKhurda Road Junction19:2519:4520m
BAMBrahmapur21:2521:305m
SPTSompeta22:0222:031m
PSAPalasa22:5322:552m
VZMVizianagaram Junction0:450:505m
VSKPVisakhapatnam Junction1:502:1020m
RJYRajahmundry5:525:542m
EEEluru6:246:251m
BZAVijayawada Junction8:108:2515m
WLWarangal11:2311:252m
KZJKazipet Junction11:3811:402m
SCSecunderabad Junction•14:25

22850/Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly SF Express train SC/Secunderabad -SHM/Kolkata Shalimar Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDepartsHalt
SCSecunderabad Junction»5:40
KZJKazipet Junction7:307:322m
WLWarangal7:437:452m
BZAVijayawada Junction11:1011:2515m
EEEluru12:1112:121m
RJYRajahmundry13:3613:382m
VSKPVisakhapatnam Junction17:3017:5020m
VZMVizianagaram Junction18:5018:555m
PSAPalasa20:5020:522m
SPTSompeta21:1521:172m
BAMBrahmapur21:5522:005m
KURKhurda Road Junction0:250:4015m
BBSBhubaneswar1:051:105m
CTCCuttack Junction1:401:455m
BHCBhadrak3:483:502m
BLSBalasore4:344:362m
JERJaleswar5:085:102m
KGPKharagpur Junction6:106:2010m
SRCSantragachi Junction8:278:303m
SHMKolkata Shalimar•9:05

ABOUT 05521/ 05522 Jamalpur – Saharsa InterCity Special

05521/ Jamalpur – Saharsa InterCity Special  Jamalpur Junction and Saharsa Junction Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDepartsHalt
JMPJamalpur Junction20:40
MGRMunger20:5220:542m
SBDPSabdalpur Junction21:1421:162m
UMNRUmeshnagar21:2521:272m
KGGKhagaria Junction22:0022:055m
MNEMansi Junction22:1522:205m
BHBBadla Ghat22:3122:332m
DHTDhamara Ghat22:4522:472m
KFAKoparia23:0023:022m
SBVSimri Bakhtiyarpur23:3023:322m
SBMSonbarsa Kacheri23:4523:472m
SHCSaharsa Junction0:25

 

05522/Saharsa – Jamalpur InterCity Special  Saharsa Junction and Jamalpur Junction Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDeparts
SHCSaharsa Junction»5:10
SBMSonbarsa Kacheri5:215:23
SBVSimri Bakhtiyarpur5:355:37
KFAKoparia5:455:47
DHTDhamara Ghat5:555:57
MNEMansi Junction6:256:30
KGGKhagaria Junction6:406:45
UMNRUmeshnagar6:556:57
SBDPSabdalpur Junction7:237:25
MGRMunger7:457:47
JMPJamalpur Junction•8:00

 

 

Durga Pooja Special Trains List 2016

Journeying with easy during the Poojas

One of the most important festivals that are celebrated throughout India is Navaratri. In fact, this is the only festival that is celebrated with such great pomp in almost every state of the country.
The Navaratri is a nine-day festival that celebrates the power and prowess of three main Goddesses of the Hindu pantheon- Durga, Saraswathi and Lakshmi. In fact, in most of the states, ceremonies are conducted that pay obeisance to Durga and Lakshmi, particularly. While Navaratri is celebrated with a lot of vigour in the North Indian states, Durga Puja, which falls within the overall Navaratri celebrations, is celebrated with great pomp in West Bengal. Durga Puja is also celebrated widely in Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi.
Thus, needless to say this nine-day festival surrounding Navaratri and Durga Puja creates a lot of rush throughout the country. People travel from far and near to join their families during these celebrations. This is also a time when educational institutes remain closed for the festivities. Thus, there is also a great rush of students, who head back home to their families. Train compartments remain jam packed, and it becomes extremely difficult to get a reserved seat during this time.
In order to contain and control this rush, the railways introduce Pooja special trains that make it possible to accommodate the large number of people who travel during this time of the year. These trains are an addition to the regularly plying ones. They help in making it easier for people to travel to their preferred destination within the country.
Howrah – Ramnagar Puja Special
Train No.05008 Howrah – Ramnagar Puja Special Train will depart from Howrah station 8.35 AM to reach Ramnagar at 4.45 PM on the next day.
Running date: 9th , 16th , 23rd , 30th October and 6th , 13th , 20th , 27th November, 2016
Train No.05007 Ramnagar – Howrah Puja Special Train will depart from Ramnagar station at 5.55 PM to reach Howrah station at 7.10 AM on the 3rd day.
Running Date: 7th ,14th ,21th ,28th October and 4th , 11th ,18th , 25th November, 2016 (Fridays)
Composition
Air-conditioned, Sleeper Class and General Second Class accommodation.
Train Nos.08047/08048 Santragachi-NewJalpaiguri-Santragachi Special
Train No.08047 Santragachi – New Jalpaiguri Special Depart from Santragachi every Sunday at 10:25 Am will reach New Jalpaiguri at 9.55 PM, the same day.
Train No.08048 New Jalpaiguri – Santragachi train Depart from New Jalpaiguri every Sunday at 11:55 hours will Reach Santragachi at 11.15 Am, the next day.
Running Date: 02.10.16 to 13.11.16 on evey Sunday
Composition
Train consisting of 1 AC Two Tier, 3 AC Three Tier, 9 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 Luggage Van.
Halting
Barddhaman, Rampurhat, Malda Town, Barsoi and Kishanganj between Santragachi and New Jalpaiguri.
Train Nos.05115/05116 Chhapra – Anand Vihar Weekly Puja Special Trains
Train No.05115 Chhapra – Anand Vihar train will depart from Chhapra at 16:30 hrs on and will Reached Anand Vihar at 11:00 hrs.
Running Date: 05, 12, 19 and 26 October 2016 and 02,09,16, 23 and 30 November 2016
Train No.05116 Anand Vihar – Chhapra train will depart from Anand Vihar at 14:00 hrs on and will Reched Chhapra at 10:00 hrs.
Running Date: 06, 13, 20 and 27 October 2016, 03,10,17 and 24 November 2016 and 01 December 2016
Halting
Anand Vihar, Moradabad Junction, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Gonda Junction, Basti, Khalilabad, Gorakhpur Junction, Kaptanganj Junction, Padrauna, Tamkuhi Road, Thewe Junction, Siwan Junction, Chhapra Junction.
Composition
Tow AC-2 Tier, One AC-3 Tier, Two SLR,  Six Sleeper and Nine General.
Train Nos.05101/05102 Chhapra – Anand Vihar Jansadharan Weekly Puja Special Trains
Train No.05101 Chhapra – Anand Vihar train will depart from Chhapra at 16:00 hrs on and will Reached Anand Vihar at 11:55 hrs.
Running Date: 02, 09, 16, 23 and 30 October 2016 and 06, 13, 20 and 27 November 2016
Train No.05102 Anand Vihar – Chhapra train will depart from Anand Vihar at 13:55 hrs on and will arrive Chhapra at 10:55 hrs.
Running Date: 03, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October 2016, 07,14,21 and 28 November 2016
Halting
Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad Junction, Moradabad Junction, Bareilly Junction, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Faizabad Junction, Shahganj Junction, Khorason Road, Azamgarh, Muhammadabad, Mau Junction, Ballia, Chhapra Junction.
Composition
Two SLR and Nineteen General.
Train Nos.05007/05008 Ramnagar – Howrah Weekly Puja Special Trains
Train No.05007 Ramnagar – Howrah train will depart from Ramnagar at 17:55 hrs on and will arrive Howrah at 07:10 hrs.
Running Date: 07, 14, 21 and 28 October 2016 and 04,11,18 and 25 November 2016
Train No.05008 Howrah – Ramnagar train will depart from Howrah at 08:35 hrs on and will arrive Ramnagar at 16:45 hrs.
Running Date: 09, 16, 23 and 30 October 2016 and 06,13,20 and 27 November 2016
Halting
Howrah, Barddhaman Junction, Durgapur, Asansol Junction, Madhupur Junction, Jasidhi Junction, Jhajha, Kiul Junction, Barauni Junction, Shahpur Patoree, Hajipur Junction, Sonpur Junction, Chhapra Junciton, Siwan Junction, Thawe Junction, Takuhi Road, Padrauna, Kaptanganj Junciton, Gorakhpur Junction, Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda Junction, Sitapur Cantt., Bareilly Junciton, Bareilly City, Izzatnagar, Bhojipura Junction, Baheri, Kichha, Patnagar, Lal Kuan Junction, Bazpur, Kashipur Junction, Ramnagar.
Composition
One AC-2 Tier, One AC-3 Tier, Two SLR,  Six Sleeper and Six General.
Train Nos.04735/04736 Bikaner – Haridwar Puja Weekly Express Special Train via Sultanpur
Train No.04735 Bikaner – Haridwar Weekly Special Train will depart from Bikaner at 19.45 hrs and will reach Haridwar at 10.25 hrs.
Running Date: 07.10.2016 to 11.11.2016 on Every Friday
Train No.04736 Haridwar  – Bikaner Weekly Special Train will depart from Haridwar at 19.50 hrs and will reach Bikaner at 09.40 hrs.
Running Date: 08.10.2016 to 12.11.2016 on every Saturday.
Halting
Napasar, Sudsar, Sri Dungargarh, Rajaldesar, Ratnagarh, Churu, Sadulpur, Loharu, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Delhi Jn., Delhi Shahdara Jn., shamli, Tapri Jn. and Roorkee Stations.
Composition
AC-2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper and General.
Train Nos.03427/03428 Malda Town –  Haridwar Puja Weekly Special Train via Sultanpur
Train No.03427 Malda Town – Haridwar Weekly Special Train will depart from Malda Town at 09.05 hrs and will reach Haridwar at 13.55 hrs.
Running Date: The train will be on 10.10.2016 to 07.11.2016 on every Monday.
Train No.03428 Haridwar  – Malda Town Weekly Special Train will depart from Haridwar at 16.05 hrs and will reach Malda Town at 23.30 hrs.
Running Date: The train will be on 11.10.2016 to 08.11.2016 on every Tuesday.
Halting
New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Abhaipur, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna, Ara, Buxar, Mughaslsarai, Varanasi, Lucknow, Moradabad and Laksar Stations.
Composition
AC-2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper and General.
Train Nos.09205/09206 Bhavnagar –  Jammu Tawi Weekly Puja Special Train
Train No.09205 Bhavnagar – Jammu Tawi Weekly Special Train will depart from Bhavnagar at 14.00 hrs and will reach Jammu Tawi at 01.25 hrs.
Running Date: The train will be on 07.10.2016 to 11.11.2016 on every Friday.
Train No.09206 Jammu Tawi  – Bhavnagar Weekly Special Train will depart from Jammu Tawi at 05.30 hrs and will reach Bhavnagar at 16.40 hrs.
Running Date: The train will be on 09.10.2016 to 13.11.2016 on every Sunday.
Halting
Sihor, Dhola, Botad, Surendranagar Gate, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Mahesane, Palanpur, Abu Road, Sirohi Road, Falna, Rani, Marwar Jn., Pali Marwar, Luni, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Degane, Didwana, Ladnun, Sujangarh, Ratangarh, Churu, Sadulpur, Hisar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt and Pathankot Cantt. Stations.
Composition
AC-2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper and General.
Train Nos.09013/ 09014 Mumbai Central – Lucknow Jn Weekly Super fast ‘ Suvidha’ Special
Train No.09013 Mumbai Central – Lucknow Weekly Super fast Suvidha Special train will leave Mumbai Central at 19.45 hrs on every Thursday and will reach Lucknow at 20.35 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 6th October, 2016 to 10th November, 2016 with total 6 trips.
Train No.09014 Lucknow – Mumbai Central Weekly Super fast Suvidha Special train will leave Lucknow at 22.45 hrs on every Friday and will arrive Mumbai Central at 23.10 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 7th October, 2016 to 11th November, 2016 with total 6 trips.
Halting
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ujjain, Bina, Jhansi, Orai and Kanpur Central stations in both the directions.
Composition
AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class and Pantry car coaches.
Reservation
Booking for Train No.09013 will be opened as per the Advance Reservation Period of 30 days, at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.
Train Nos.09015/ 09016  Bandra(T) – Gorakhpur Weekly Super fast ‘Suvidha’ Special
Train No.09015 Bandra (T) – Gorakhpur Weekly Super fast Suvidha special train will leave Bandra (T) at 05.10 hrs on every Sunday and will reach Gorakhpur at 14.40 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 2nd October, 2016 to 13th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Train No.09016 Gorakhpur – Bandra (T) Weekly Super fast Suvidha special train will leave Gorakhpur at 07.00 hrs on every Tuesday and will arrive Bandra (T) at 17.35 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 4th October, 2016 to 15th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Halting
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Achhnera, Mathura Jn., Kasganj, Kannauj, Kanpur Anwarganj, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda and Basti stations in both the directions.
Composition
AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper Class coaches.
Reservation
Booking for Train No.09015 will be opened as per the Advance Reservation Period of 30 days, at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.
Train Nos.09021/ 09022  Bandra(T) – Jammu Tawi Weekly AC Super fast Special
Train No.09021 Bandra (T) – Jammu Tawi Weekly AC Super fast special train will leave Bandra (T) at 05.10 hrs on every Monday and reach Jammu Tawi at 15.30 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 3rd October, 2016 to 14th   November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Train No.09022 Jammu Tawi – Bandra (T) Weekly AC Super fast Special will leave Jammu Tawi at 23.15 hrs on every Tuesday and will arrive Bandra (T) at 07.35 hrs on Thursday.
Running Date: This train will run from 4th October, 2016 to 15th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Halting
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Hindaun City, Mathura Jn., New Delhi, Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt and Pathankot Cantt stations in both the directions.
Composition
AC II Tier, AC III Tier and AC Chair Car coaches. The train will be fully reserved and run as special train on special fare.
Reservation
The booking for Train no. 09021 will be opened from 26th August, 2016.
Train Nos.04924/04923 Chandigarh – Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Weekly Special Train
Train No.04924 Chandigarh – Gorakhpur Weekly Special Train will depart from Chandigarh at 23.15 hrs and will reach Gorakhpur at 17.30 hrs on the next day.
Running Date: The train will be on 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 September, 06,13, 20, 27 October and 03,10,17 and 24 November 2016.
Train No.04923 Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Weekly Special Train will depart from Gorakhpur at 22.10 hrs and will reach Chandigarh at 14.25 hrs on next day.
Running Date: The train will be on 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 September, 07,14, 21, 28 October and 04,11,18 and 25 November 2016.
Halting
Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow and Gonda.
Composition
Five General Compartment  ,  Ten Sleeper Class,  One AC-1 Tier,  Two AC-2 Tier, One AC-3 Tier and Two SLR , totaling Twenty one coaches.
Train Nos. 05941/05942 Kolkata – Dibrugarh Weekly Special Trains via Dankuni
Train No. 05941 Kolkata – Dibrugarh weekly special trains will depart from Kolkata at 07.40 hrs on and will arrive Dibrugarh at 18.00 hrs on Wednesday.
Running Date:  04.10.2016, 11.10.2016, 18.10.2016, 25.10.2016, 01.11.2016, 08.11.2016 and 15.11.2016 on every Tuesdays.
Train No. 05942 Dibrugarh – Kolkata weekly special trains will depart from Dibrugarh at 22.00 hrs and will arrive Kolkata at 06.15 hrs on Tuesday.
Running Date:  02.10.2016, 09.10.2016, 16.10.2016, 23.10.2016, 30.10.2016, 06.11.2016, 13.11.2016  on every Sunday.
Halting
Kolkata,  Malda town, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Dimapur, Dibrugarh, Barddhaman, Bolpur, Rampurhat, Kishanganj, New Coochbehar, New Bongaigoan, Rangiya, Jagiroad, Chaparmukh, Hojai, Lumding, Diphu, Furkating, Mariani, Simaluguri, Naharkatiya and New Tinsukia stations enroute.
Composition
One AC-2 Tier, Two AC-3 Tier, Eight Sleeper Class, Six General second Class and Two SLR totaling nineteen coaches.
Reservation
The special trains will run as Special train on special charges. No concession booking will be allowed in the trains. The GS coaches will run as unreserved with normal charges of Super fast Mail/Express trains. Bookings for Special will open from 18.8.2016 with a maximum of 60 days Advanced Reservation period both from Internet and PRS Counters.
Train Nos. 05246/05245 Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri Weekly Special Trains via Azimganj – Katwa
    Train No. 05246 Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri weekly special trains will depart from Kolkata at 23.20 hrs on and will arrive New Jalpaiguri at 12.00 hrs on Monday.
Running Date:  02.10.2016, 09.10.2016, 16.10.2016, 23.10.2016, 30.10.2016, 06.11.2016 and 13.11.2016  on every Sunday.
    Train No. 05245 New Jalpaiguri – Kolkata weekly special trains will depart from New Jalpaiguri at 21.15 hrs and will arrive Kolkata at 07.45 hrs on Sunday.
Running Date:   01.10.2016, 08.10.2016, 15.10.2016, 22.10.2016, 29.10.2016, 05.11.2016, 12.11.2016   on every Saturday. 
Halting

 

Kolkata, Nabadwip Dham, Malda town, New Jalpaiguri, Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Barsoi and Kishanganj stations enroute.
Composition
Composite One AC-2 Tier and AC-3 Tier, Composite AC 1st and AC-2 Tier One, One AC-2 Tier, Three AC-3 Tier, Seven Sleeper Class, Six General second Class and Two General Second Class cum Guard’s Brake Vans
totaling 21 coaches.
Reservation
The special trains will run as Special train on special charges. No concession booking will be allowed in the trains. The GS coaches will run as unreserved with normal charges of Super fast Mail/Express trains. Bookings for Special will open from 18.8.2016 with a maximum of 60 days Advanced Reservation period both from Internet and PRS Counters.
VISAKHAPATNAM – SECUNDERABAD : WEEKLY EXPRESS PUJA SPECIAL
Train No. 08501 Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad weekly special express will leave Visakhapatnam on Tuesday at 23.00 hrs will reach Secunderabad on the next day at 12.00 hrs.
Running Date: 04.10.2016 to 15.11.2016
Train No.08502 Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam weekly special express will leave Secunderabad on Wednesday at 16.30 hrs will reach Visakhapatnam on the next day morning at 04.50 hrs.
Running Date: 05.10.2016 to 16.11.2016
Composition
One second AC, Three third AC Coaches, Ten Sleeper Class Coaches, Six General Second Class coaches and Two Second Class cum luggage coaches.
VISAKHAPATNAM – TIRUPATI : WEEKLY SUVIDHA PUJA SPECIAL
Train No.82851 Visakhapatnam – Tirupati weekly Suvidha special express will leave Visakhapatnam on Monday at 22.55 hrs from  which will reach Tirupati on the next day at 13.25 hrs.
Running Date: 03.10.2016 to 14.11.2016
Train No.82852 Tirupati – Visakhapatnam weekly Suvidha special express will leave Tirupati on Tuesday at 15.30 hrs will reach Visakhapatnam on the next day morning at 06.50 hrs.
Running Date: 04.10.2016 to 15.11.2016
Halting
Duvvada, Anakapalle, Samakot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, New Guntur, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta.
Composition
One second AC, Three third AC Coaches, Nine Sleeper Class Coaches, Six General Second Class coaches and Two Second Class cum luggage coaches.
116 PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS 
South Eastern Railway announced 116 of Puja Special Trains towards different destinations Keeping in view the huge rush of passengers during ensuing Durga Puja and Diwali Festivals, South Eastern Railway has decided to run 58 pairs (116 trips)of festival specials towards Pune, Gondia, Durg, Visakhapatnam, Puri, Mumbai, Ernakulam and Chennai during the period from03/10/2016 to 30/11/2016. Following are the details.
Train Nos.08043/08044 Santragachi-Gondia-Santragachi Weekly AC Superfast Puja Specials:
  • The Santragachi-Gondia Special(08043) leaving Santragachi every Monday at 14:50 hours will reach Gondia at 06:05 hours, the next day.
  • In the return direction, the train(08044) leaving Gondia every Tuesday at 12:40 hours will arrive Santragachi at 06:10 hours, the next day.
Running Date:The Special train will run during the period from 03/10/16 to 29/11/16.
Train Nos.02860/02859 Santragachi-LTT-Santragachi Weekly AC Superfast Special:
  • The Santragachi-LTT Superfast AC Special(02860) leaving Santragachi o­n 27.10.16 and 03.11.16 at 18.30 hrs. will reach LTT at 23.45 hrs., the next day.
  •  In the return direction, LTT-Santragachi AC Superfast Special(02859) departing LTT o­n 29.10.16 and 05.11.16 at 13.20 hrs. will arrive Santragachi at 18.15 hrs., the next day.
Train Nos.02822/02821 Santragachi-Pune-Santragachi Weekly AC Superfast Special
  • The Santragachi-Pune Superfast AC Special(02822) leaving Santragachi every Saturday at 18.30 hrs. will reach Pune at 02.45 hrs., o­n  Monday.
  • In the return direction, Pune-Santragachi Superfast AC Special(02821) departing Pune every Monday at 10.30 hrs. will arrive Santragachi at 18.15 hrs., the next day.
Running Date: The Special train will run during the period from 08.10.2016 to 28.11.2016.
Train Nos.02809/02810 Santragachi-Puri-Santragachi Superfast Weekly Special
  • The Santragachi-Puri Special(02809) leaving Santragachi every Thursday at 19:00 hours will reach Puri at 03:20 hours, the next day.
  • In the return direction, the train(02810) leaving Puri every Friday at 13:30 hours will arrive Santragachi at 22:15 hours, the same day.
Running Date:The Special train will run during the period from 06.10.2016 to 25.11.2016.
Train Nos.08119/08120 Tatanagar-Durg-Tatanagar Weekly Special
  • The Tatanagar-Durg Special(08119) leaving Tatanagar every Tuesday at 20:00 hours will reach Durg at 06:15 hours, the next day.
  • In the return direction, the train(08120) leaving Durg every Wednesday at 21:40 hours will arrive Tatanagar at 09:25 hours, the next day.
Running Date:The Special train will run during the period from 04.10.2016 to 30.11.2016.
Train Nos.08189/08190 Tatanagar-Visakhapatnam-Tatanagar Weekly Special
  • The Tatanagar-Visakhapatnam Special(08189) leaving Tatanagar every Friday at 13:00 hours will reach Visakhaptnam at 05:25 hours, the next day.
  • In the return direction, the train(08190) leaving Visakhaptnam every Saturday at 17:45 hours will arrive Tatanagar at 10:45 hours, the next day.
Running Date:The Special train will run during the period from 07.10.2016 to 12.11.2016.
Train Nos.02853/02854 Howrah-Ernakulam-Howrah Weekly Superfast Suvidha Specials
  • The Howrah-Ernakulam Suvidha Special leaving Howrah every Saturday at 17:00 hours (till 27th November 2016) will reach Ernakulam at 06:00 hours on Monday.
  • In the return direction, the train leaving Ernakulam every Tuesday at 08:50 hours (till 29th November 2016), will arrive Howrah at 23:00 hours on Wednesday.
The Suvidha Special consisting of 19 coaches (AC 3 Tier-4, AC 2 Tier -1, Sleeper Class-12 and Luggage Van-2) will have stoppages at Kharagpur, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road,  Brahmapur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, o­ngole, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Erode and Coimbatore enroute and in the return direction, the train will also stop at Aluva, Thrisur and Palakkad.
Train Nos.00841/00842 Howrah-Chennai-Howrah Weekly AC Superfast Special
  • The Howrah-Chennai AC Super fast Special leaving Howrah every Saturday at 12:40 (till 26th November 2016) hours will reach Chennai at 15:05 hours on Sunday.
  • In the return direction, the train leaving Chennai every Sunday at 17:10 hours (till 27th November 2016), will arrive Howrah at 18:30 hours on Monday.
The Special trains consisting of 14 AC-3 Tier coaches
Holting
Kharagpur, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Nellore between Howrah and Chennai.
4 pairs of Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Weekly Suvidha Express will leave Howrah on every Wednesday between October 12 and November 2, 2016 and New Jalpaiguri on every Thursday between October 13 and November 3, 2016.
The train will compose of general second class, sleeper class and air conditioned coaches.
4 pairs of Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Express will leave Howrah and New Jalpaiguri on every Wednesday between October 12 and November 2, 2016.
The train will compose of air-conditioned and sleeper class coaches.
6 pairs of Sealdah – Kamakhya Weekly Super fast special will leave Sealdah on every Friday between October 7 and November 11, 2016 and Kamakhya o­n every Saturday between October 8 and November 12, 2016.
The train will compose of o­nly air-conditioned coaches.
5 pairs of Kolkata – Alipurduar Jn. weekly special will leave Kolkata o­n every Sunday between October 9 and November 13, 2016 and Alipurduar Jn. o­n every Monday between October 10 and November 14, 2016.
The train will compose of general second class, sleeper class and air conditioned coaches.
5 pairs of Howrah – Anand Vihar weekly Suvidha express will leave Howrah o­n every Saturday between October 8 and November 5, 2016 and Anand Vihar o­n every Sunday between October 9 and November 6, 2016.
The train will compose of air-conditioned and sleeper class coaches.
5 pairs of Howrah – Jammu Tawi weekly Suvidha express will leave Howrah o­n every Thursday between October 6 and November 3, 2016 and Jammu Tawi o­n every Saturday between October 8 and November 5, 2016.
The train will compose of air-conditioned and sleeper class coaches.
4 pairs of Howrah – Ajmer weekly Suvidha express will leave Howrah o­n every Tuesday between October 11 and November 1, 2016 and Ajmer o­n every Thursday between October 13 and November 3, 2016.
The train will compose of air-conditioned and sleeper class coaches.
ASANSOL – PATNA JN – ASANSOL : WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS
 Train Nos.03511/03512 Asansol – Patna weekly Puja specials
Train No.03511 Asansol – Patna weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Asansol at 07.15 hrs and arrive Patna Jn. at 14.00 hrs.
Train No.03512 Patna Jn – Asansol weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Patna at 15.10 hrs and arrive Asansol at 22.00 hrs.
Halting
The main stations are Asansol, Madhupur, Klul and Patna Jn.
Other stops are Chittaranjan, Jamtara, Jasidih, Jhajha, Hathidah, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Sahib and Rajendarnagar stations enroute.
Running date:
From Asansol and Patna Jn : 09.10.2016, 16.10.2016,23.10.2016, 30.10.2016,06.11.2016 and 13.11.2016(Sundays) and 06 trips.
Composition
Four Second Class Chair Car,  Four General Second Class and Two GSLR/D totaling Ten coaches.
Reservation
These special Trains will run as special train on special charges. No concessional booking will be allowed in the trains. The booking already opened from 20.07.2016 both from PRS Counters an Internet.
HOWRAH – RAXAUL – ASANSOL : WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS
Train Nos.03043/03044 Howrah – Raxaul – Asansol weekly Puja specials(Via Dankuni)
  • Train No.03043 Howrah – Raxaul – Asansol  weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Howrah at 15.00 hrs on Friday and arrive Raxaul at 10.00 hrs on Saturday.
  • Train No.03044 Raxaul – Howrah – Asansol weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Raxaul at 12.00 hrs on Saturday and arrive Asansol at 23.45 hrs on Saturday.
Halting
The main stations are Howrah, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Klul and Raxaul.
Other stops are Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Jhajha, Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga and Sitamari stations enroute.
Running date:
From Howrah : 07.10.2016, 14.10.2016,21.10.2016, 28.10.2016,04.11.2016 (Fridays) and 05 trips.
From Raxaul : 08.10.2016, 15.10.2016,29.10.2016 and 05.11.2016 (Saturdays)05 trips.
Composition
One AC 2 Tier, Two AC-3 Tier, Thirteen Sleeper Classes, Five General Second Classes and Two GSLR/D totaling Twenty three coaches.
Reservation
These special Trains will run as special train on special charges. No concessional booking will be allowed in the trains. The booking already opened from 20.07.2016 both from PRS Counters an Internet.
HOWRAH – RAXAUL : JANASADHARAN WEEKLY CHHAT SPECIAL TRAINS
Train Nos.03041/03042 Howrah – Raxaul Jansadharan weekly Chhat specials(Via Bandel)
Train No.03041 Howrah – Raxaul Jansadharan weekly chhat special Trains will leave from Howrah at 22.50 hrs on Thursday and arrive Raxaul at 16.05 hrs on Friday.
Train No.03042 Raxaul – Howrah  Jansadharan weekly chhat special Trains will leave from Raxaul at 19.45 hrs on Friday and arrive Howrah at 12.15 hrs on Saturday.
Halting
The main stations are Howrah, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Klul and Raxaul.
Other stops are Bandel, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Barauni, Dalsingh Sarai, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Kamtaul, Janakpur Road, Sitamari and Balrgani stations enroute.
Running date:
From Howrah : 03.11.2016 and 10.11.2016 (Thursdays) and 02 trips.
From Raxaul : 04.11.2016 and 11.11.2016 (Fridays) and 02 trips.
Composition
Thirteen General Second Class and Two SLR/D and totaling Fifteen coaches.
Reservation
Mail/Express
HOWRAH – NAUTANWA : JANASADHARAN WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS
Train Nos.03067/03068 Howrah – Nautanwa Jansadharan weekly Puja specials
Train No.03067 Howrah – Nautanwa Jansadharan weekly puja special Trains will leave from Howrah at 22.50 hrs on Sunday and arrive Nautanwa at 22.30 hrs on Monday.
Train No.03068 Nautanwa – Howrah  Jansadharan weekly puja special Trains will leave from Nautanwa at 23.45 hrs on Monday and arrive Howrah at 20.15 hrs on Tuesday.  
Halting

 

The main stations are Howrah, Asanso, Kiul, Gorakhpur and Nautanwa.
Other stops are Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Barauni, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Sonpur, Chhapra, Siwan, Bhatni, Deoria Sadar and Anand Nagar
Running date:
From Howrah : 09.10.2016, 16.10.2016,23.10.2016, 30.10.2016,06.11.2016 and 13.11.2016 (Sundays) and 06 trips.
From Nautanwa : 10.10.2016, 17.10.2016,24.10.2016, 31.10.2016,07.11.2016 and 14.11.2016 (Mondays) and 06 trips.
Composition
Thirteen General Second Class and Two SLR/D and totaling Fifteen coaches.
Reservation
Mail/Express

 

Madgaon Hapa Super Express – 22907

Madgaon Hapa Super Express – 22907
Station Name (Code)ArrivesDepartsStop timeDayDistance
Madgaon (MAO)Starts07:15:00–10 km
Thivim (THVM)08:02:0008:04:002 min165 km
Kudal (KUDL)09:08:0009:10:002 min1140 km
Ratnagiri (RN)11:45:0011:50:005 min1335 km
Khed (KHED)14:12:0014:14:002 min1482 km
Panvel (PNVL)19:15:0019:20:005 min1697 km
Vasai Road (BSR)21:00:0021:05:005 min1764 km
Vapi (VAPI)22:47:0022:49:002 min1887 km
Surat (ST)00:05:0000:15:0010 min2979 km
Bharuch Jn (BH)01:04:0001:06:002 min21038 km
Vadodara Jn (BRC)01:55:0002:05:0010 min21108 km
Anand Jn (ANND)02:47:0002:49:002 min21144 km
Nadiad Jn (ND)03:04:0003:06:002 min21162 km
Ahmedabad Jn (ADI)04:10:0004:30:0020 min21208 km
Viramgam Jn (VG)05:35:0005:37:002 min21273 km
Surendranagar (SUNR)06:34:0006:36:002 min21339 km
Rajkot Jn (RJT)08:32:0008:37:005 min21455 km
Hapa (HAPA)10:20:00Ends–21531 km

Special Train List in 2016

Containing the rush during the festivals in August and September

The month of August is a busy time when it comes to considering the festivals that are celebrated in India. Quite a few number of festivals fall during this month. The country also observes a national holiday on the 15th of August.

Of the many religious festivals that are celebrated during this time of the year, the two most important ones are Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and even exchange gifts. Siblings who stay in different cities try to meet up to celebrate this important festival together. Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Krishna. People generally conduct pujas at their homes and dress up the idols of a baby Krishna is new and colourful attires. For some north Indian families, this is a very important festival, and hence, they prefer to spend it at home with their respective families. If the holiday for 15th August falls on a Friday or Monday, people also try and manage an extended weekend and travel back home.

Thus, during this time of the year, there is a general rush for train tickets throughout the month. If by any chance Ganesh Chaturthi falls sometime in August, then the rush increases two folds. In order to tackle the mad rush, the Indian Railways, thus, run a few special trains during this month. These All special trains help in dividing the rush and make it easier for people to travel back home to their families. These trains also come extremely in handy if you have to get a few last minute bookings done.

Update: 20-Sep-2016

BHATINDA – VARANASI – BHATINDA WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN

Train Nos.04998/04997 

Bhatinda – Varanasi – Bhatinda Weekly Special Train will be extended to run on every Sunday

Running Date: 04.09.2016 to 27.11.2016 (13 trips) when departing from Bhatinda and on every Monday from 05.09.2016 to 28.11.2016 (13 trips) when departing from Varanasi.

BHAVNAGAR – JAMMU TAWI : POOJA/DIWALI WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN
Train No.09205/09206

Bhavnagar – Jammu Tawi Diwali/Pooja weekly Special Train (12 trips)

  • Train No.09205 Bhavnagar – Jammu Tawi Diwali/Pooja Weekly Special Train will depart from Bhavnagar at 14.00 hrs and will arrive Jammu Tawi at 01.25 hrs on Third day. Running Date: 07th October to 13th November, 2016. Date of Departure of Train : Every Friday 07,14,21 and 28 of October and 4 and 11 of November 2016.
  • Train No.09206 Jammu Tawi – Bhavnagar Diwali/Pooja Weekly Special Train will depart from Jammu Tawi at 05.30 hrs and will arrive Bhavnagar at 16.40 hrs on Next day.
    Running Date: 07th October to 13th November, 2016. Date of Departure of Train : Every Sunday : 09,16,23 and 30 of October and 6 and 13 of November 2016.


Halting of Train:
Sihor, Dhola, Botad, Surendranagar Gate, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Sirohi Road, Falna, Rani, Marwar Jn, Pali Marwar, Luni, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Degana, Didwana, Ladnun, Sujangarh, Ratangarh, Churu, Sadulpur, Hissar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt and Pathankot Cantt. Stations.

Composition
AC – 2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.

BHAVNAGAR – JAMMU TAWI : WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.09205/09206

Bhavnagar –  Jammu Tawi Weekly Puja Special Train (12 Trips)

  • Train No.09205 Bhavnagar – Jammu Tawi Weekly Special Train will depart from Bhavnagar at 14.00 hrs and will reach Jammu Tawi at 01.25 hrs. The train will be on 07.10.2016 to 11.11.2016 on every Friday.
  • Train No.09206 Jammu Tawi  – Bhavnagar Weekly Special Train will depart from Jammu Tawi at 05.30 hrs and will reach Bhavnagar at 16.40 hrs. The train will be on 09.10.2016 to 13.11.2016 on every Sunday.


Halting
of train

Sihor, Dhola, Botad, Surendranagar Gate, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Mahesane, Palanpur, Abu Road, Sirohi Road, Falna, Rani, Marwar Jn., Pali Marwar, Luni, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Degane, Didwana, Ladnun, Sujangarh, Ratangarh, Churu, Sadulpur, Hisar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt and Pathankot Cantt. Stations.

Composition

AC-2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper and General.

BHUBANESWAR – KRISHNARAJPURM : BI-WEEKLY DIWALI SUVIDHA SPECIAL TRAINS

Train No.82841/82842
Bhubaneswar – Krishnarajpuram 52 bi-Weekly Diwali Suvidha Special Trains

  • Train No.82841 Bhubaneswar – Krishnarajpuram Suvidha special train will depart Bhubaneswar at 11:30 hrs.Running Date: 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 31st October, 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th November, 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 26th and 29th December, 2016 and arrive Krishnarajpuram at 13:00 hrs on the next day.
  • Train No.82842 Krishnarajpuram – Bhubaneswar special train will depart Krishnarajpuram at 16:05 hrs.
    Running date: 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 25th, 28th  October, 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 29th  November, 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th December, 2016  and arrive Bhubaneswar at 18:35 hrs on the next day.

    Halting of train:
    Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, o­ngole, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi and Jolarpettai stations in both the directions.

    Composition
    One AC II Tier, three AC III Tier, seven Sleeper Class, five General Second Class and two Second Class Luggage cum Brake Van Coaches totaling eighteen coaches.

    BIKANER – HARIDWAR : WEEKLY PUJA EXPRESS SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.04735/04736
Bikaner – Haridwar Puja Weekly Express Special Train via Sultanpur (12 Trips)

  • Train No.04735 Bikaner – Haridwar Weekly Special Train will depart from Bikaner at 19.45 hrs and will reach Haridwar at 10.25 hrs. The train will be on 07.10.2016 to 11.11.2016 on every Friday.
  • Train No.04736 Haridwar  – Bikaner Weekly Special Train will depart from Haridwar at 19.50 hrs and will reach Bikaner at 09.40 hrs. The train will be on 08.10.2016 to 12.11.2016 on every Saturday.


Halting of train
Napasar, Sudsar, Sri Dungargarh, Rajaldesar, Ratnagarh, Churu, Sadulpur, Loharu, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Delhi Jn., Delhi Shahdara Jn., shamli, Tapri Jn. and Roorkee Stations.

Composition
AC-2 Tier, AC-3 Tier, Sleeper and General.

CHANDIGARH – GORAKHPUR WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS (13 Trips)

Train Nos.04924/04923
Chandigarh – Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Weekly Special Train

  • Train No.04924 Chandigarh – Gorakhpur Weekly Special Train will depart from Chandigarh at 23.15 hrs and will reach Gorakhpur at 17.30 hrs on the next day. The train will be on 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 September, 06,13, 20, 27 October and 03,10,17 and 24 November 2016.  
  • Train No.04923 Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Weekly Special Train will depart from Gorakhpur at 22.10 hrs and will reach Chandigarh at 14.25 hrs on next day. The train will be on 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 September, 07,14, 21, 28 October and 04,11,18 and 25 November 2016. 

Halting of train:
Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow and Gonda.

Composition

Five General Compartment  ,  Ten Sleeper Class,  One AC-1 Tier,  Two AC-2 Tier, One AC-3 Tier and Two SLR , totaling Twenty one coaches.

CHHAPRA – ANAND VIHAR : WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS


Train Nos.05115/05116

Chhapra – Anand Vihar Weekly Puja Special Trains (09 Trips)

  • Train No.05115 Chhapra – Anand Vihar train will depart from Chhapra at 16:30 hrs on 05, 12, 19 and 26 October 2016 and 02,09,16, 23 and 30 November 2016 and will arrive Anand Vihar at 11:00 hrs.
  • Train No.05116 Anand Vihar – Chhapra train will depart from Anand Vihar at 14:00 hrs on 06, 13, 20 and 27 October 2016, 03,10,17 and 24 November 2016 and 01 December 2016 and will arrive Chhapra at 10:00 hrs.


Halting of train

Anand Vihar, Moradabad Junction, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Gonda Junction, Basti, Khalilabad, Gorakhpur Junction, Kaptanganj Junction, Padrauna, Tamkuhi Road, Thewe Junction, Siwan Junction, Chhapra Junction.


Composition
Tow AC-2 Tier, One AC-3 Tier, Two SLR, Six Sleeper and Nine General.

Update: 16-Sep-2016

ASANSOL – PATNA JN – ASANSOL : WEEKLY PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.03511/03512
Train No.03511 Asansol – Patna weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Asansol at 07.15 hrs and arrive Patna Jn. at 14.00 hrs.
Train No.03512 Patna Jn – Asansol weekly Puja special Trains will leave from Patna at 15.10 hrs and arrive Asansol at 22.00 hrs.
 
Halting of train:
The main stations are Asansol, Madhupur, Klul and Patna Jn.
Other stops are Chittaranjan, Jamtara, Jasidih, Jhajha, Hathidah, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Sahib and Rajendarnagar stations enroute.
 
Running Date:
From Asansol and Patna Jn : 09.10.2016, 16.10.2016,23.10.2016, 30.10.2016,06.11.2016 and 13.11.2016(Sundays) and 06 trips.
Composition
Four Second Class Chair Car,  Four General Second Class and Two GSLR/D totaling Ten coaches.

BANDRA – GORAKHPUR : WEEKLY SUPER FAST SUVIDHA SPECIAL

Train Nos.09015/ 09016
Train No.09015 Bandra (T) – Gorakhpur Weekly Super fast Suvidha special train will leave Bandra (T) at 05.10 hrs on every Sunday and will reach Gorakhpur at 14.40 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 2nd October, 2016 to 13th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Train No.09016 Gorakhpur – Bandra (T) Weekly Super fast Suvidha special train will leave Gorakhpur at 07.00 hrs on every Tuesday and will arrive Bandra (T) at 17.35 hrs, the next day.
Running Date: This train will run from 4th October, 2016 to 15th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Halting of Train:
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Achhnera, Mathura Jn., Kasganj, Kannauj, Kanpur Anwarganj, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda and Basti stations in both the directions.
Composition:
AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper Class coaches.

BANDRA TERMINUS – JABALPUR : WEEKLY SUPER FAST SPECIAL TRAIN

Train Nos.01705/ 01706
Train No.01705 Bandra (T) – Jabalpur Super fast Special Train will leave from Bandra Terminus at 20.30 hrs on Friday and will reach Jabalpur at 18.55 hrs the next day. The extended trips will run on 02nd September, 2016 to 11th November, 2016.
Train No.01706 Jabalpur – Bandra (T) Super fast Special train will depart from Jabalpur at 14.20 hrs on every Thursday and will reach Bandra (T) at 11.15 hrs the next day. The extended trips will run on 01st September, 2016 to 10th November, 2016.
 
Halting of Train
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, Bhopal, Habibganj, Hoshangabad, Itarsi, Pipariya and Narsinghpur station in both directions.
Composition
AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper Class coaches.

BANDRA – JAMMU TAWI : WEEKLY AC SUPER FAST SPECIAL

Train Nos.09021/ 09022
Train No.09021 Bandra (T) – Jammu Tawi Weekly AC Super fast special train will leave Bandra (T) at 05.10 hrs on every Monday and reach Jammu Tawi at 15.30 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 3rd October, 2016 to 14th   November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Train No.09022 Jammu Tawi – Bandra (T) Weekly AC Super fast Special will leave Jammu Tawi at 23.15 hrs on every Tuesday and will arrive Bandra (T) at 07.35 hrs on Thursday. This train will run from 4th October, 2016 to 15th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
Halting of Train:
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Hindaun City, Mathura Jn., New Delhi, Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt and Pathankot Cantt stations in both the directions.
Composition
AC II Tier, AC III Tier and AC Chair Car coaches. The train will be fully reserved and run as special train on special fare.

BANDRA – KARMALI : BI-WEEKLY AC GANPATI SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.09007/ 09008
Train No.09007 Bandra (T) – Madgaon [Bi – Weekly] AC Special Train will leave Bandra Terminus at 10.10 hrs on Mondays and Wednesdays, reach Vasai Road at 11.40 hrs on the same day and will arrive at Karmali at 01.20 hrs, on the next day.
Running Date: This train will run on 31st August, 2016, 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th September, 2016
 Train No.09008 Karmali – Bandra (T) [Bi – Weekly] AC Special Train will leave Karmali at 05.40 hrs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, reach Vasai Road at 20.35 hrs on the same day and will arrive at Bandra Terminus at 22.15 hrs on the same day.
Running Date: This train will run on 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th September, 2016
Halting of train:
Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure and Thivim stations in both directions.
Composition:
AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier and AC chair car coaches.

BANDRA TERMINUS – OKHA DIWALI / POOJA WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS

Train No.09561/09562
Train No.09561 Bandra Terminus – Okha Diwali / Pooja Weekly Special Train will depart from Bandra Terminus at 23.45 hrs and will arrive Okha at 18.30 hrs on Next day.
Running Date: The train will be from 04th October to 16th November, 2016. Date of Departure of Train : Every Wednesday : 05,12,19 and 26 of October and 2, 9 and 16 of November 2016.
Train No.09562 Okha – Bandra Terminus Diwali / Pooja Weekly Special Train will depart from Okha at 11.25 hrs and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 06.15 hrs on next day.
Running Date: The train will be from 04th October to 16th November, 2016. Date of Departure of Train : Every Tuesday : 04,11,18 and 25 of October and 1, 8 and 15 of November 2016.
 
Halting of Train
Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Surendranagar, Wankaner, Rajkot, Hapa, Jamnagar, Khambalia and Dwarka Stations.
 
Composition
AC – 2 Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.

Anchor BELAGAVI – YESVANTPUR : GANPATI FESTIVAL SUVIDHA SPECIAL TRAIN

Train No.82661 Yesvantpur – Belagavi Suvidha special Express departures from Yesvantpur at 20.30 hrs on (Friday) 2nd September 2016 and arrives Belagavi at 07.55 hrs on Saturday 3/10/16.
Train No.82662 Belagavi- Yesvantpur Suvidha special Express departures from Belagavi at 18.50 hrs on (Monday) 5th September 2016 and arrives Yesvantpur at 06.20 hrs on Tuesday 6/10/16.
Composition
Total 14 coaches comprising of Four AC 3-tier sleeper coaches, Eight Second class Sleeper coaches and TWO Luggage and Break-van cum disabled coach.
 
Halting of train:
Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davanagere, Harihar, Haveri, Hubballi, Dharwar and Londa.

ANAND VIHAR T.- UDHAMPUR TRI-WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN 

Train Nos.04401/04402
Anand Vihar Terminal –Udhampur- Anand Vihar Terminal Tri Weekly Special Train will be extended to run on every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 01.09.2016 to 28.11.2016 (39 trips) when departing from Anand Vihar Terminal and on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 02.09.2016 to 29.11.2016 (39 trips) when departing from Udhampur.

AJMER – DELHI : SPECIALS TRAIN

Train Nos. – 09627/09628

Train No.09627: Ajmer- Delhi Cantt. Tri-Weekly summer special train will depart from Ajmer at 05.45 am to reach Delhi Cantt. at 11.05 am the same day on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Running Date: 02.07.2016 to 28.09.2016 and 01.10.2016 to 14.11.2016.

Train No.09628: Delhi Cantt.- Ajmer Tri-Weekly summer special train will depart from Delhi Cantt. at 04.25 pm to reach Ajmer at 10.05 pm the same day on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from

Running Date: 02.07.2016 to 28.09.2016 and 01.10.2016 to 14.11.2016.

Composition:

One AC Chair Car and ten Chair Car accommodations.

Halting of train:

Madar Jn., Kishangarh, Phulera, Renwal, Ringus, Shri Madhopur, Nim ka Thane, Dabla, Narnaul, Ateli, Rewari and Gurgaon stations enroute in both directions.

AHMEDABAD – DELHI SARAI ROHILLA : SUPER FAST SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos. 82941/82942

  • Train No.82941 Ahmedabad – Delhi Sarai Rohilla (Weekly) Super Fast special train will leave Ahmedabad at 16:10 hrs on Saturday and will reach Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 6:50 hrs the next day. Running date:1st, 8th,15th ,22nd and 29th October, 2016 and 5th and 12th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.
  • Train No.82942  Delhi Sarai Rohilla  – Ahmedabad (Weekly) Super Fast special train will leave Delhi Sarai Rohilla  at 16:15  hrs on Sunday  and will  arrive Ahmedabad at 7:00 hrs the next day. Running Date: 2nd ,9th,16th,23rd and 30th October, 2016 and 6th and 13th November, 2016 with total 7 trips.

Composition:
AC II Tier, AC III Tier, II Sleeper class and Pantry car coaches. The train will be fully reserved and run as special train on special fare.

Halting of train:

Palanpur, Abu Road, Ajmer, Jaipur and Gurgaon stations in both the directions.

AHMEDABAD – KARMALI : WEEKLY GANPATI SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.09418/ 09417

  • Train No.09418: Ahmedabad – Karmali – Weekly- Special Train will leave Ahmedabad at 16.00 hrs on Saturday, reach Vasai Road at 01.00 hrs the next day and will arrive at Karmali at 15.00 hrs, on Sunday (next day).
    Running Date: This train will run on 3rd and 10th September, 2016.
  • Train No.09417: Karmali – Ahmedabad – Weekly- Special Train will leave Karmali at 20.45 hrs on Sunday, reach Vasai Road at 9.35 hrs the next day and will arrive at Ahmedabad at 18.30 hrs, on Monday (next day).
    Running Date: This train will run on 4th and 11th September, 2016.Halting of Train:
    Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Dahanu Road, Boisar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Aravali Road, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem and Thivim stations in both directions.Composition
    AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper class and II Seating Reserved Coaches.

ALLAHABAD – JAMMU TAWAI : WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS

Train Nos.04113/04114

  • Train No.04113: Allahabad – Jammu Tawi special train will leave Allahabad at 15.20 hrs and will reach Jammu Tawi at 13.50 hrs.

Running Date: The train will be on 03.09.2016 to 01.10.2016 on every Saturday.

  • Train No.04114 Jammu Tawi – Allahabad special train will leave Jammu Tawi at 22.10 hrs and will reach Allahabad at 20.25 hrs. Running Date: The train will be on 04.09.2016 to 02.10.2016 on every Sunday.

Anand Vihar – Ghazipur City “Suhaildev Super Fast” Tri-Weekly Express

Train Nos. – 22420/22419

Northern Railways:- Suhaildev Super fast” Tri-Weekly Express Train No.22420/22419 between Anand Vihar T. and Ghazipur City.

Train No.22420 – Anand Vihar T. to Ghazipur City – depart from Anand Vihar T. at 06.45 pm on every Tuesday.

Train No.22419 – Ghazipur City – Anand Vihar T. “Suhaildev Super fast” depart from Ghazipur City at 05.30 pm on every Wednesday.

Composition:

One AC First Class, one AC 2 Tier, one AC 3 Tier, six Sleeper Class and six General Class coaches

Halting of train:

Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Jafrabad, Jaunpur and Aunihar stations


Travel Time: 14h 30m, 8 halts, Distance: 815 km, Avg Speed: 56 km/hr

Baramula – Banihal DEMU Trains

Train Nos. – 74619/74620

Train No.74619 – Banihal to Baramula – (Six Days A Week Except Saturday) depart from Banihal at 07.40 am to reach Baramula at 10.20 am the same day

Train No.74620 – Baramula to Banihal, depart from Baramula at 04.35 pm to reach Banihal at 06.55 pm the same day.

Halting of this train:

Quazigund, Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, Mazhom, Pattan, Hamre and Sopore stations.

Bilaspur – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express

Train No. 18243 / 18244

Train No. 18243 – Bilaspur to Bhagat Ki Kothi – depart from Bilaspur Bi-weekly at 18.20 (Mon, Tues) and will reach destination Bhagat Ki Kothi at 05.00 (Wed, Thurs).

Train No. 18244 Bhagat Ki Kothi to Bilaspur Express – depart from Bhagat Ki Kothi at 00.05 (Thurs, Sat) and will reach arrive Bilaspur at 12.45 on every Friday and Sunday.


Halting of Train:

Bhatapara, Raipur, Bhilai Power House, Durg, Raj Nandgaon, Gondia, Nagpur, Pandhurna, Itrasi, Habibganj, Bhopal, Shujalpur, Berchha, Sehore, Ujjain, Nagda, Shamgarh, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Indragarh Sumerganj Mandi, Sawaimadhopur, Banasthali Niwai, Jaipur, Phulera, , Kuchaman City, Makrana Jn., Degana, Merta Road Jn., Gotan

Composition

20 coaches with (Power car) – 2, (3rd AC)-4, (2nd AC)-2, (Sleeper)-6, (General) – 6

Travel Time: 34h 40m 31 halts Distance: 1820 km Avg Speed: 52 km/hr

Bilaspur – Bikaner Express (Bi-weekly)

Train Details

Train Nos. : 18245/18246

Train No. 18245 Bilaspur – Bikaner Bi – weekly Express will depart from Bilaspur Bi-weekly at 18.20 (Sat, Thurs) and will reach destination Bhagat Ki Kothi at 05.50 (Monday, Saturday).
Train No. 18246 Bikaner to Bilaspur Express will depart from Bikaner at 23.30 (Mon, Sat) and will reach arrive Bilaspur at 12.45 on every Wednesday and Monday.

Halting of train:

Bhatpara, Raipur, Bhilai Power House, Durg, Raj Nandgaon, Gondia, Nagpur, Pandhurna, Itrasi, Habibganj, Bhopal, Shujalpur, Berchha, Sehore, Ujjain, Nagda, Shamgarh, Bhawani Mandi, Kota, Indragarh Sumerganj Mandi, Sawaimadhopur, Banasthali Niwai, Jaipur, Phulera, Kuchaman City, Makrana Jn., Degana, Nagaur, Nokha, Deshnoke

Composition

Total of 20 coaches with (Power car) – 2, (3rd AC)-4, (2nd AC)-2, (Sleeper)-6, (General) – 6

Travel Time: 35h 30m 31 halts Distance: 1884 km Avg Speed: 53 km/hr

Budgam – Baramula DEMU Trains

Train Nos.74617/74618 Budgam – Baramula (Six Days A Week)

Train No.74617 Budgam to Baramula DEMU train – depart from Budgam at 03.15 pm to reach Baramula at 04.20 pm the same day


Train No.74618 Baramula to Budgam DEMU train shall depart from Baramula at 10.30 am to reach Budgam at 11.30 am the same day.

Chennai Central – Shalimar AC Suvidha Express via Vijayawada

Train No. 22839 / 22840 Shalimar – Chennai Central – Shalimar AC Suvidha Express (via Vijayawada)

Train No. 22839 Shalimar to Chennai Central AC Suvidha Express – depart from Howrah on 23:45 the Every Day.

Composition

The train will comprise of 15 Coaches viz., six AC II tier, six AC III tier, one Pantry Car and two Luggage/Generator cum brake van Coaches.


Travel Time: 28h 0m 33 halts Distance: 1662 km Avg Speed: 59 km/hr

Gatimaan Express started : H. Nizamuddin And Agra Cantt

Specialties:-

  • First semi high speed train of Indian railway Speed of 160 Km/Hour

  • Capable to run at the top speed of 160 km/hour

  • Offer improved catering and variety of cuisines

  • Introduction of Train hostesses

  • Two different Agra guided Heritage packages, one package is for full one day and another package is for two days for nominal charges.

    Train Number: 12050/12049 to H. Nizamuddin And Agra Cantt.‘Gatiman’ Express (Six Days A Week Except Friday)

Train No.12050: H. Nizamuddin to depart from H. Nizamuddin at 08.10 am to reach Agra Cantt. at 09.50 am the same day.

Train No.12049: H. Agra Cantt.- H. Nizamuddin ‘Gatiman’ Express Train will depart from Agra Cantt. at 05.50 pm reach H. Nizamuddin at 07.30 pm the same day.

Travel Time: 1h 40m, 0 halts Distance: 188 km Avg Speed: 112 km/hr

Composition
Two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches.


Howrah – Yesvantpur Weekly Ac Express Train Details

Train Number: 22863/22864

Train No.22863 Howrah to Yesvantpur Weekly AC Express train will depart Howrah at 11:15 AM on every Monday.

Train No.22864 Yesvantpur to Howrah Weekly AC Express train will depart Yesvantpur at 11:00 AM on every Wednesday.

Composition

17 coaches viz., one First AC, three AC II Tier, ten AC III Tier, one Pantry Car and two Power Car Coaches.

Travel Time: 28h 55m, 10 halts Distance: 1953 km Avg Speed: 67 km/hr

Halting of train:

Kharagpur, Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Vizianagaram, Renigunta and Katpadi stations in both the directions.

Jammu Tawi – Kanpur Bi-Weekly Express Special Trains

Train Number: 14155/14156

Train No.14155 Kanpur to Jammu Tawi Bi-Weekly Express Train will depart from Kanpur at 05.15 pm on every Tuesday and Saturday to reach Jammu Tawi at 12.10.

Train No.14156 Jammu Tawi to Kanpur Bi-Weekly Express Train will depart from Jammu Tawi at 05.30 pm on every Wednesday and Sunday to reach Kanpur at 1:55 PM.

Composition:
One A.C. 2 Tier, two A.C. 3 Tier, seven Sleeper Class, Six General Class besides Two Luggage Van coach

TravelTime: 18h.35m 13halts Distance:1019km Avg-Speed:54km/hr
Kamakhya – Bhagat Ki Kothi ( Jodhpur)weekly Express

Train Number: 15623/15624

Train No.15623: Bhagat ki Kothi to KAMAKHYA Weekly Express Train will depart from Bhagat Ki Kothi at 03.50 pm on every Tuesday to reach Kamakhya at 11:15 PM.

Train No.15624: Kamakhya to Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express Train will depart from Kamakhya at 05:15 pm on every Fri to reach Bhagat ki Kothi at 22:00 PM.

Travel Time:55h 30m 43 halts Distance: 2543 km Avg Speed: 45 km/hr

Composition:

Power Car-2, AC-III Tier-3, AC-II Tier-2, Sleeper -6, General Class-6 totaling 19 coaches
Lucknow – Mughalsarai – Lucknow Ekatmata Weekly Express

Train Number: 14259/ 14260

Train no. 14259 Mughalsarai to Lucknow Ekatmata Express Train Depart from Mughalsarai at 11:00 p.m. on Every Sun at Reach Lucknow Station at 05.40 Am.

Train no. 14260 Lucknow to Mughalsarai Ekatmata Express Train Depart from Lucknow at 11:15 p.m. on Every Sat at Reach Mughalsarai Station at 06.35 Am.

Holting:

Rae Bareli, Amethi, Pratapgarh, Janghai, Bhadohi and Varanasi stations

Composition:1A 2A 3A SL GN

Mumbai – Kazipet Weekly Express Train Details

Train Number: 22128/ 22127

Train No.22127 LTT to Kazipet Anandwan Superfast Express Train departed From LTT at 11:30 on Every Monday at Reach Kazipet 6:45.

Train No.22128 Kazipet to LTT Anandwan Superfast Express Train departed from Kazipet at 18:30 on Every Tus at Reach Lokmanya Tilak Terminus 13:45.

Holting:

Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Wardha, Hinganghat, Warora, Chandrapur, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Bellampalli, Mancheriyal, Ramagundam, Peddapalli and Jammikunta stations in both directions.

Composition: 1A 2A 3A SL GN

No More Worries about Train Bookings during Summer Holidays

IRCTC (Indian Railway catering and Tourism Corporation) in conjunction with Indian Railways have achieved various marks it in the history of Indian Railways. With the commencement of online web based booking portals to now smart-phone apps, everything has been automated to make the whole experience quite convenient and easy. It was years ago when people had to stand in long queues for hours to get one ticket booked at a time. Now with the help of online web portal you can easily book six tickets at one time. Apart from booking tickets you can also cancel and reschedule your tickets via the online portal.

To add more convenience, Indian railways have joined hands with many online portals to deliver food in the train. Now you don’t have to eat the boring food served in the train all time, especially if you are a frequent traveller. You can easily now select your choice of food and can get it delivered hot and fresh directly on your seats. IRCTC is constantly endeavouring to achieve new milestones every year and hence to cater to more number of passengers this year, IRCTC has announced starting of summer special trains in 2016 through North India.

What is summer special train?

Summer sees the maximum number of passengers travelling from every part of the country. Many families plan their holidays during summer with the beginning of summer holidays in school. Hence, people start making their bookings from the month of March so that can easily get the confirmed bookings on the train. In lieu of this rush, the government have decided to start summer special trains that will cater to passengers travelling during these months.

Various northern Railway zones have announced running of summer special trains to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the summer holiday months. These trains will be running across the intricate rail networks of Northern India. The service will be applicable during the months of April, May and June 2016 connecting Delhi to Northern states of India. All these trains will run under Northern Railway. Below is the list of trains that would be running:-

  • 04411/04412 Old Delhi Jn – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Delhi Jn Triweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)
  • 04401/04402 Delhi Anand Vihar – Udhampur – Anand Vihar Triweekly Special Fare Summer Special Express (NR)
  • 04503/04504 Kalka – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Kalka Summer Special (NR)
  • 04926/04925 Jammu Tawi – Haridwar – Jammu Tawi Summer Special (NR)
  • 04928/04927 Nangal Dam – Haridwar – Nangal Dam Biweekly Summer Special (NR)
  • 04408/04407 Old Delhi Jn – Darbhanga – Old Delhi Biweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)
  • 04416/04415 New Delhi – Barauni – New Delhi Biweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)
  • 02503/02504 Guwahati Kamakhya – Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus – Kamakhya Suvidha Summer Special (NFR)
  • 05717/05718 Katihar – Firozpur – Katihar Special Fare Summer Special (NFR)
  • 04924/04923 Chandigarh – Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Summer Special (NR)
  • 04998/04997 Bhatinda – Varanasi – Bhatinda Summer Special (NR)

The government has announced of adding more trains but these are the ones that you can start your booking with.

Summer Special Trains 2016 Connecting Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir

04411/04412 Old Delhi Jn – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Delhi Jn Triweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)

  • 04411 AC Suvidha special train from Old Delhi Jn DLI to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK will run on allSaturdays, Mondays, Thursdays in April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs DLI: 2305 (Sa, Mo, Th), UMB: 0233 (Su, Tu, F), LDH: 0435, PTKC: 0755, JAT: 1010, arrives SVDK: 1215 (Su, Tu, F).
  • 04412 AC Suvidha special train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK to Delhi Jn DLI will run on allSundays, Tuesdays, Fridays in April, May, June and on July 01 2016. Schedule: Departs SVDK: 2015 (Su, Tu, F), JAT: 2210, JRC: 0205 (M, W, Sa), UMB: 0605, PNP: 0817, arrives DLI: 1015 (M, W, Sa).

Composition: 12 AC 3 tier, 02 EOGs (14 coaches)

Route and Stoppages: Panipat, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment, Jammu Tawi, Udhampur.

04401/04402 Delhi Anand Vihar – Udhampur – Anand Vihar Triweekly Special Fare Summer Special Express (NR)

  • 04401 special express train from Delhi Anand Vihar Terminal ANVT to Udhampur J&K will run on allSaturdays, Mondays, Thursdays in April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs ANVT: 2100 (Sa, M, Th), MTC: 2240, SRE: 0205 (Su, Tu, F), UMB: 0350, LDH: 0605, JAT: 1110, arrives UHP: 1240 (Su, Tu, F).
  • 04402 special express train from Udhampur UHP J&K to Delhi Anand Vihar ANVT will run on all Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays in April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs UHP: 1410 (Su, Tu, F), JAT: 1550, JRC: 2040, UMB: 2358, SRE: 0205 MTC: 0433 (M, W, Sa), arrives ANVT: 0600 (M, W, Sa).

Composition: 12 Sleeper Coaches, 07 General Unreserved, 02 SLRs (20 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Saharanpur, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment, Jammu Tawi.

Summer Special Trains 2016 Between J&K/Punjab/Uttaranchal

A trio of little short-distance trains running along the northernmost parts of the country.

04503/04504 Kalka – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Kalka Summer Special (NR)

  • 04503 Special Train from Kalka KLK to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK will run on all Thursdays in April, May and June 2016. Timings: Departs KLK: 0130 (Tue), CDG: 0225, LDH: 0435, PTKC: 0745, JAT: 1050, UHP: 1218, arrives SVDK: 1300 (Tue).
  • 04504 Special Train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK to Kalka KLK will run on all Thursdays in April, May and June 2016. Schedule: Departs SVDK: 2120 (Thu), UHP: 2155, JAT: 2315, PTKC: 0105 (Fri), LDH: 0405, CDG: 0700, arrives KLK: 0750 (Fri).

Composition: 01 AC 2 tier, 02 AC 3 tier, 06 Sleeper Coaches, 02 General Unreserved, 02 SLRs

Route and Stoppages: Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Pathankot Cantonment, Jammu Tawi, Udhampur.

04926/04925 Jammu Tawi – Haridwar – Jammu Tawi Summer Special (NR)

  • 04926 Special train from Jammu Tawi JAT to Haridwar HW will run on all Sundays in April, May and June 2016. Schedule: Departs JAT: 1030 (Sun), PTKC: 1245, LDH: 1610, UMB: 1832, SRE: 2030, RK: 2102, JWP: 2202, arrives HW: 2215 (Sun).
  • 04925 Special train from Haridwar HW to Jammu Tawi JAT will run on all Tuesdays in April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs HW: 0130 (Tue), RK: 0230, SRE: 0325, UMB: 0500, LDH: 0810, JRC: 0900, PTKC: 1105, arrives JAT: 1315 (Tue).

Composition: AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved.

Route and Stoppages: Pathankot Cantonment, Jalandhar Cantonment, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantonment, Yamunagar Jagadhri, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Jwalapur.

04928/04927 Nangal Dam – Haridwar – Nangal Dam Biweekly Summer Special (NR)

  • 04928 special train from (Bhakra) Nangal Dam NDLM to Haridwar HW will run on all Mondays, Tuesdays in April, May and June 2016. Timings: Departs NDLM: 2345 (Mo, Tu), RPAR: 0052 (Tu, W), CDG: 0220, UMB: 0310, SRE: 0445, RK: 0530, JWP: 0646, arrives HW: 0700 (Tu, W).
  • 04927 Special train from Haridwar HW to (Bhakra) Nangal Dam NDLM will run on all Tuesdays, Wednesdaysin April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs HW: 0850 (Tu, W), RK: 0932, SRE: 1025, UMB: 1200, CDG: 1320, RPAR: 1435, ANSB: 1532, arrives NDLM: 1600 (Tu, W).

Composition: o1 AC 2 tier, 02 AC 3 tier, 03 Sleeper Coaches, 06 General Unreserved, 02 SLR

Route and Stoppages: Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar, Chandigarh, Ambala Cantonment, Yamunagar-Jagadhri, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Jwalapur.

Summer Special Trains 2016 Between Delhi and UP/Bihar

04408/04407 Old Delhi Jn – Darbhanga – Old Delhi Biweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)

  • 04408 AC Suvidha special from Old Delhi Jn DLI to Darbhanga DBG Bihar will run on all Fridays, Tuesdaysin April, May and June 2016. Timings: Departs DLI: 1115 (F, Tu), LKO: 1850, GKP: 0015 (Sa, W), CPR: 0345, HJP: 0445, MFP: 0545, SPJ: 0650, arrives DBG: 0900 (Sa, W).
  • 04407 AC Suvidha special from Dharbhanga DBG Bihar to Old Delhi DLI will run on all Saturdays, Wednesdays in April, May and June 2016. Timings: Departs DBG: 1200 (Sa, W), SPJ: 1320, MFP: 1435, HJP: 1535, GKP: 2035, gd: 2335, LKO: 0235 (Su, Th), arrives DLI: 1240 (Su, Th).

Composition: 04 AC 2 tier, 10 AC 3 tier, 02 EOGs (16 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur.

04416/04415 New Delhi – Barauni – New Delhi Biweekly AC Suvidha Summer Special (NR)

  • 04416 AC Suvidha Special from New Delhi NDLS to Barauni BJU Bihar will run on all Fridays, Tuesdays in April, May and June 2016. Schedule: Departs NDLS: 1925 (F, Tu), BE: 0017, LKO: 0410 (Sa, W), GKP: 0945, CPR: 1320, MFP: 1540, arrives BJU: 1850 (Sa, W).
  • 04415 AC Suvidha Special from Barauni BJU Bihar to New Delhi NDLS will run on all Saturdays, Wednesdays in April, May and June 2016. Schedule: Departs BJU: 2135 (Sa, W), HJP: 0020 (Su, Th), SV: 0315, GKP: 0525, GD: 0755, LKO: 1105, MB: 1740, arrives NDLS: 2210 (Su, Th).

Composition: 03 AC 2 tier, 10 AC 3 tier, 01 Pantry Car, 02 EOGs (16 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur.

Summer Special Trains 2016 Between Delhi and Bengal/Assam

02503/02504 Guwahati Kamakhya – Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus – Kamakhya Suvidha Summer Special (NFR)

  • 02503 Suvidha special from Guwahati Kamakhya KYQ to New Delhi NDLS will run on all Wednesdays in April, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs KYQ: 1000 (Wed), NBQ: 1235, NJP: 1615, KIR: 1955, CPR: 0210 (Thu), BSB: 0520, LKO: 1235, arrives ANVT: 2050 (Thu).
  • 02504 Suvidha special from Delhi Anand Vihar ANVT to Guwahati Kamakhya KYQ will run on all Fridays in April, May, June and on July 01 2016. Schedule: Departs ANVT: 0515 (Fri), LKO: 1400, BSB: 2210, CPR: 0155 (Sat), KIR: 0845, NJP: 1205, NBQ: 1605, arrives KYQ: 1930 (Sat).

Composition: 01 AC 2 tier, 03 AC 3 tier, 08 Sleeper Coaches, 02 SLR (15 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: New Bongaigaon, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Chhapra, Varanasi, Lucknow Charbagh NR.

Summer Special Trains 2016 Between Punjab/J&K and UP/Bihar

05717/05718 Katihar – Firozpur – Katihar Special Fare Summer Special (NFR)

  • 05717 Special train from Katihar KIR Bihar to Firozpur Cantonment FZR Punjab will run on all Thursdays in April, May and June 2016. Schedule: Departs KIR: 0915 (Thu), BJU: 1320, CPR: 1710, GKP: 2230, GD: 0105 (Fri), SCC: 0410, MB: 0840, UMB: 1325, JUC: 1640, arrives FZR: 1910 (Fri).
  • 05718 Special train from Firozpur Cantonment FZR Punjab to Katihar KIR Bihar will run on all Fridays in Apil, May and June 2016. Timetable: Departs FZR: 2235 (Fri), LDH: 0150 (Sat), UMB: 0410, MB: 0950, SCC: 1445, GD: 1800, GKP: 2200, CPR: 0310 (Sun), BJU: 0735, NNA: 0933, arrives KIR: 1130 (Sun).

Composition: 01 AC 2 tier, 02 AC 3 tier, 05 Sleeper Coaches, 06 General Unreserved, 02 SLRs (16 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Naugachia, Khagaria, Begusarai, Barauni, Hajipur, Sonpur, Chhapra, Siwan, Thawe, Tamkuhi Road, Padrauna, Kaptanganj, Gorakhpur Jn., Basti, Gonda, Sitapur Cantonment, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana, Jalandhar City.

04924/04923 Chandigarh – Gorakhpur – Chandigarh Summer Special (NR)

  • 04924 special train from Chandiagrh CDG to Gorakhpur GKP runs on all Thursdays in March, April, May 2016. Schedule: Departs CDG: 2315 (Thu), UMB: 0010 (Fri), SRE: 0155, MB: 0545, BE: 0710, LKO: 1130, GD: 1440, arrives GKP: 1730 (Fri).
  • 04923 special train from Gorakhpur GKP to Chandigarh CDG will run on all Fridays in March, April, May 2016.Schedule: Departs GKP: 2210 (Fri), GD: 0037 (Sat), LKO: 0330, BE: 0715, MB: 0900, SRE: 1205, UMB: 1325, arrives CDG: 1425 (Sat).

Composition: 01 AC First Class, 01 AC 2 tier, 02 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleepers, 01 Pantry Car, 03 Unreserved, 02 SLRs (20 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Ambala Cantonment, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Gonda.

04998/04997 Bhatinda – Varanasi – Bhatinda Summer Special (NR)

  • 04998 special train from Bhatinda BTI to Varanasi BSB will run on all Sundays in April, May and June 2016.Timetable: Departs BTI: 2105 (Sun), DUI: 2255, UMB: 0105 (Mon), RK: 0322, MB: 0635, SPN: 1002, LKO: 1330, SLN: 1605, arrives BSB: 1920 (Mon).
  • 04997 special train from Varanasi BSB to Bhatinda BTI will run on all Mondays in April, May and June 2016.Timings: Departs BSB: 2120 (Mon), LKO: 0340 (Tue), BE: 0825, LRJ: 1202, UMB: 1455, PTA: 1555, BNN: 1650, arrives BTI: 1830 (Tue).

Composition: 01 AC 3 tier, 04 Sleeper Coaches, 04 Second Sitting, 02 SLRs (11 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Rampura Phul, Barnala, Dhuri, Patiala, Rajpura, Ambala Cantonment, Yamunagar-Jagadhuri, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Laksar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow Charbagh NR, Sultanpur.

More trains will be added as and when they are announced.

Travelling in Summers in no more a Hassle

Summers are the time when you can see maximum rush on the railway stations. More and more people plan their vacations during the summer seasons in correspondence to school holidays. However, people find it a pain to book tickets for trains especially if you have not planned your vacations in advance. Though many airlines give special deals and discounts on the air fares but still trains are the most preferred mode of transport between cities in India.

Indian Railways have been the backbone of India for more than 100 years. Many people still depend on Indian railways to travel from one place to another. The reason being it is still a cheaper way of travelling with various benefits like senior citizen benefit or handicap benefit. If you are travelling with children you don’t have to pay for their full tickets. Apart from being cheap, they are also very convenient because of the various travel classes in the train. The more you pay the better you travel.

Apart from travelling to up hills in North, many people even travel towards the Central zone of India which is Maharashtra and Konkan region. Hence, the Central Railways have decided to run special trains during the summer season. This is done to clear maximum rush and more and more people could travel during these months. In fact, Central Railways were the one to announce the summer special trains in 2016 for Maharashtra. These trains will run in the month of April, May and June. Below is the list of trains that will run between different states of Maharashtra and the surrounding states and would also cover the Konkan line from Mumbai to Goa.

  • Summer Special Trains via Konkan Railway from Mumbai to Goa

 

  • 01005/01006 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Karmali Goa – Mumbai LTT Fridays AC Summer Specials (CR)
  • 01033/01034 & 01095/01096 Mumbai Dadar Central – Zarap/Sawantwadi – Mumbai Dadar Triweekly Summer Specials (CR)

 

  • Summer Special Trains Through Maharashtra

 

  • 01081/01082 Mumbai Dadar Central – Bhusaval – Mumbai Dadar Weekly SF Summer Specials (CR)
  • 01017 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Nagpur – Mumbai LTT Sundays SF Summer Special (CR)
  • 01656/01655 Jabalpur – Pune – Jabalpur Weekly Superfast Summer Holiday Special (CR)
  • 02123/02124 Pune – Nagpur – Pune AC Superfast Summer Special (CR)

 

  • Summer Special Trains from Mumbai to Kerala via Konkan

 

  • 01065/01066 Mumbai CST – Ernakulam – Mumbai CST Special Fare AC Summer Special (CR)

A good thing is that you can at least book your tickets online and don’t have to trouble yourself anymore with standing in queues and waiting for your turn. This was a problem about a decade ago but with Indian Railways joining hands with IRCTC, they developed a user friendly online portal that helps you booking, cancelling and rescheduling of train tickets with utmost convenience and ease. If you are travelling towards Maharashtra or Konkan region, the IRCTC website even offers you with the travel packages, hotel booking, bus ticket booking and car renting services. It has definitely become one stop shop for all your travelling needs.

So don’t wait anymore. Pack your bags and visit some of the exquisite beauties of Central India this summer.

Summer Special Trains via Konkan Railway from Mumbai to Goa

01005/01006 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Karmali Goa – Mumbai LTT Fridays AC Summer Specials (CR)

  • 01005 AC Special from Mumbai Kurla LTT to Karmali KRMI Goa will run on Fridays April 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 27, June 03 2016. Timings: Departs LTT: 0110 (Fri), TNA: 0135, PNVL: 0213, CHI: 0530, RN: 0700, KUDL: 0904, arrives KRMI: 1130 (Fri).
  • 01006 AC Special from Karmali KRMI Goa to Mumbai Kurla LTT will run on Fridays April 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 27, June 03 2016. Timings: KRMI: 1310 (Fri), SWV: 1422, KKW: 1510, RN: 1655, KHED: 1834, ROHA: 2105, TNA: 2310, arrives LTT: 0020 (Sat).

Route and Stoppages: Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim.

Composition: 01 AC First Class, 02 AC 2 tier, 08 AC 3 tier, 01 AC Panry Car, 02 EOGs.

01033/01034 & 01095/01096 Mumbai Dadar Central – Zarap/Sawantwadi – Mumbai Dadar Triweekly Summer Specials (CR)

  • Special trains will run from Mumbai Dadar Central DR on all Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays till Zarap ZARP as01033 from March 18 2016 to April 15 2016 and till Sawantwadi SWV as 01095 from April 17 to June 07 2016.Timings: Departs DR: 0750, PNVL: 0915, ROHA: 1140, MNI: 1218, CHI: 1416, SGR: 1538, RN: 1655, RAJP: 1806, arrives ZARP: 1955 | arrives SWV: 2030
  • Special trains will run on all Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays from Zarap ZARP to Mumbai Dadar Central DR as 01034 from March 19 2016 to April 16 2016 and from Sawantwadi SWV as 01096 from April 17 to June 08 2016. Timings: Departs SWV: 0450 | ZARP: 0500, NAN: 0602, ADVI: 0708, RN: 0810, SVX: 0920, KHED: 1022, ROHA: 1320, TNA: 1525, arrives DR: 1550.

Route and Stoppages: Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap.

Compositions: 01 AC Chair Car, 07 Second Class Seating (2S), 02 General Unreserved (UR), 02 SLRs.

Summer Special Trains Through Maharashtra

01081/01082 Mumbai Dadar Central – Bhusaval – Mumbai Dadar Weekly SF Summer Specials (CR)

  • 01081 Special from Mumbai Dadar Central DR to Bhusaval BSL will run on Fridays April 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 27, June 03, 10, 17, 24 2016. Timings: Departs DR: 2145 (Fri), TNA: 2205, IGP: 0010 (Sat), NK: 0055, JL: 0330, arrives BSL: 0500 (Sat).
  • 01082 Special from Bhusaval BSL to Mumbai Dadar Central DR will run on Saturdays April 02, 09, 23, 30, May 07, 14, 21, 28, June 04, 11, 18, 25 2016. Timings: Departs BSL: 0835 (Sat), CSN: 0952, NK: 1125, IGP: 1330, KYN: 1513, TNA: 1535, arrives DR: 1620 (Sat).

Route and Stoppages: Thane, Kalyan, Kasara (01081 only), Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon.

Composition: 01 AC 2 tier, 01 AC 3 tier, 07 Sleeper Coaches, 06 General Second Class, 02 SLRs.

01017 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Nagpur – Mumbai LTT Sundays SF Summer Special (CR)

  • 01017 Specials from Mumbai Kurla LTT to Nagpur NGP will run on all Sundays in April, May and June 2016.Timetable: Departs LTT: 0045 (Sun), MMR: 0533, BSL: 0750, AK: 0945, PLO: 1219, WR: 1248, arrives NGP: 1500 (Sun).
  • 01018 Special from Nagpur NGP to Mumbai Kurla LTT will run on all Sundays in April, May and June 2016.Timetable: Departs NGP: 2115 (Sun), DMN: 2341, BSL: 0420 (Mon), MMR: 0640, NK: 0750, arrives LTT: 1210 (Mon).

Route and Stoppages: Thane, Kalyan, Kasara (for 01017 only), Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Pulgaon, Wardha.

Composition: 04 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Coaches, 02 General Second Class, 02 Unreserved, 02 SLRs.

01656/01655 Jabalpur – Pune – Jabalpur Weekly Superfast Summer Holiday Special (CR)

  • 01656 special from Jabalpur JBP to Pune PUNE will run on all Mondays in April, May and June 2016.Timings: Departs JBP: 0645 (Mon), NU: 0750, PPI: 0850, ET: 1105, KNW: 1345, BSL: 1530, MMR: 1805, ANG: 2230, DD: 0110, (Tue), arrives PUNE: 0245 (Tue).
  • 01655 special from Pune PUNE to Jabalpur JBP will run on all Tuesdays in April, May and June 2016.Timings: Departs PUNE: 1045 (Tue), DD: 1215, KPG: 1600, MMR: 1725, BSL: 2020 KNW: 2345, HD: 0057 (Wed) ET: 0230, NU: 0440, arrives JBP: 0615 (Wed).

Route and Stoppages: Daund, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Harda, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal.

Composition: 01 AC 2 tier, 03 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Coaches, 02 General Unreserved, 02 SLRs (19 coaches).

02123/02124 Pune – Nagpur – Pune AC Superfast Summer Special (CR)

  • 02123 AC special from Pune PUNE to Nagpur NGP will run on all Wednesdays in March, April, May and on June 02 2016. Timings: Departs PUNE: 1515 (Wed), MMR: 2040, BSL: 2250, AK: 0055 (Thu), DMN: 0303, arrives NGP: 0515 (Thu).
  • 02124 AC special from Nagpur NGP to Pune PUNE will run on all Thursdays in March, April, May and on June 03 2016. Timings: Departs NGP: 1915 (Thu), BD: 2240, BSL: 0200 (Fri), MMR: 0425, DD: 1015, arrivesPUNE: 1145 (Fri).

Composition: 01 AC First Class, 04 AC 2 tier, 09 AC 3 tier, 02 EOGs (16 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Daund, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Akola, Badnera (Amravati), Dhamangaon, Wardha.

Summer Special Trains from Mumbai to Kerala via Konkan

01065/01066  Mumbai CST – Ernakulam – Mumbai CST Special Fare AC Summer Special (CR)

  • 01065 Summer special from Mumbai CSTM to Ernakulam Jn ERS will run on Thursdays April 14, 21, 28, May 05, 12, 19, 27, June 02 2016. Timetable: Departs CSTM: 2030 (Thu), TNA: 2105, ROHA: 2305, RN: 0200 (Fri), MAO: 0600, UD: 0954, MAJN: 1115, CAN: 1320, CLT: 1445, SRR: 1620, TCR: 1707, arrives ERS: 1850 (Fri).
  • 01066 Summer special from Ernakulam ERS to Mumbai CSTM will run on Fridays April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 28, June 03 2016. Timetable: Departs ERS: 2330 (Fri), TCR: 0043 (Sat), SRR: 0125, CLT: 0300, CAN: 0435, MAJN: 0700, UD: 0824, MAO: 1330, RN: 1810, PNVL: 2355, DR: 0100 (Sun), arrives CSTM: 0128(Sun).

Composition: 10 AC 3 tier, 02 Non-AC Second Sitting, 01 AC Pantry Car (13 coaches).

Route and Stoppages: Mumbai Dadar Central, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, Madgaon, Karwar, Kumta, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki, Thokur, Mangalore Jn (Kankanadi), Kasargod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Thalassery, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Jn, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town.

More trains will be added as and when they are announced.

Northern Railways runs Holi Special trains!

The Indian Railways is always ready with something for every festival, since Holi is just around the corner; the Northern Railways has already started running weekly exclusive trains. Read on to know more details: –

The railway line will run a weekly exclusive train from Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus from the 3rd March to the 31st. This train is scheduled for every Thursday while the one from Bandra to Gorakhpur will be on every Saturday. An official press release stated that this weekly special will halt at several stations like Lucknow, Barabanki, Basti, Khalilabad, Kanpur Central, Kannauj, Mathura Jn, Kota, Bharatpur, Vadodara, Nagda, Surat, Virar, Borivali and many other stations.modified-1400-hp-engine

There are two other trains from Bhubaneswar to Patna and Puri to Bhanjapur too, which will run during this festive time. The former train will be running on March 18th and 25th while the latter will be running on March 19th and 26th.

The Bhubaneswar to Patna train will be stopped at stations like Jaipur, Asansol, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Hijli, Mokama and many others. The Puri to Bhanjapur train will stop at stations like Khurda Road, Jajpur, Rupsa, Balasore, Soro, Bhubaneswar, and many others. Also, this train will be discontinued on March 26th.

All these trains are meant to lessen the berserk crowd during this festive time.

Konkan Railway announces a special train for Holi 2016!

While the Northern, Eastern and Central Railway lines are already running weekly special trains for the Holi time, Konkan Railway is not stepping behind. The railway line will be running an exclusive train for the Holi festival for passengers. The route will be from Madgaon to Mumbai CST to Madgaon again. This is to keep the rush of passengers in control during this time.

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The Madgaon to Mumbai CST train will be running on March 8th and will come back on March 9th to CST again. This will go back to Madgaon on the same day. So, if you want to travel to Madgaon for few hours and return, you have this incredible option. The train will be halting at several important stations like Ratnagiri, Khed, Karmali, Kudal, Dadar, Thane, Roha, Madgaon, Chiplun, Sawantwadi and many others.

This train will be helpful for those who just want to travel within a span of 2 days to Madgaon and come back to Mumbai.

Ganpati Festival Special Trains: A Welcome Move by Indian Railways for an Auspicious Occasion

Indian Railways, the Central division to be more precise, has brought a lot of cheer to many people this year by facilitating 60 Ganpati festival special trains.

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Mumbai is a city that is known for many wonderful things – its resilience, its love story with the Arabian Sea, its citizens who range from the Bollywood badshaahs to the Dabbawallas, the nightlife that one can enjoy there and its partiality to Ganpati Bappa. Every year, the months of August, September and even a part of October are hectic for people in and away from Mumbai because people are busy moving from one part of the city to another to celebrate this holy yet fun occasion and away, because those whose homes are away from Mumbai would like to be their own families during this festive season. It is no wonder that the transport services, be it air or road, are flooded with orders during these months, and many people end up getting disappointed because they are unable to get the travel tickets they want in time, or they are very expensive during this period, or because there is a shortage of transport vehicles.

This year, Central Railways have decided to introduce special 60 Ganpati special trains to try and minimise the number of stranded and disappointed Mumbaikars.

Here is a list of some of the important trains that are scheduled to operate during this year on a special basis:

  1. Train number 01001 Mumbai-Madgaon CST Mumbai Special is scheduled to depart from CST Mumbai at 12.20 AM (just a little after midnight) every day except on Thursdays. This train will reach Madgaon at 2.10 PM the same day. This train will be available from September 11th to September 29th.
  2. Train number 01002 is scheduled to depart from Madgaon at 2.40 every day except on Thursdays and will reach Mumbai CST at 4.25 AM (wee hours of the morning), the next day. This train will also be available between September 11th and September 29th.
  3. Train number 01033 is scheduled to depart from Mumbai CST 12.20 AM every Thursday, in the place of train number 01001, and will also reach Madgaon the same day at 2.10 PM. This train will be available from September 10th to 1st
  4. Train number 01034 is scheduled to depart from Madgaon at 3.25 PM on every Thursday and will reach Mumbai CST at 4.25 AM, the next day. This train is in the place of train number 01002 which will not depart on Thursday. This train is also available from September 10th to 1st
  5. Train number 01095, called the Dadar-Sawantwadi, will have three runs per week and will be available from September 11th to September 29th. This train is scheduled to depart at 7.50AM from Dadar every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday and will arrive at Sawantwadi the same day at 8.30 PM.
  6. Train number 01096 will depart from Sawantwadi on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and will arrive at Dadar at 3.50 PM of the same day and will be available from September 11th to September 30th.

Bookings for these special trains have already started since 12th July! So make the most of this seasonal bonanza given by Central Railways and shout Ganpati Bappa Maurya! to your heart’s content this year!