For the convenience of the passengers and to meet the travel demands ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways has decided to run special trains between Nagpur – Karmali / Mumbai and Pune and Bhagat ki Kothi. Informing about the same, Central Railway (CR) said that bookings for a fully reserved special train on special charges will open today, October 18, at all computerized reservation centers and on website www.irctc.co.in.
The announcement comes in a bid to provide a comfortable and convenient travel experience to passengers. According to the CR, railway passengers can either visit the web portal of Indian Railways or open the NTES app for details. They can also contact RailMadad Helpline Number 139. All passengers who are looking forward to availing of the Festival Special train services have to follow all COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, issued by Central governments while traveling.
HERE’S THE COMPLETE LIST:
NAGPUR-KARMALI WEEKLY SUPERFAST SPECIAL
01239 Superfast Special will leave Nagpur at 15.50 hrs every Saturday with effect from October 30 to November 20 and arrive in Karmali at 14.30 hrs the next day.
01240 Superfast Special will leave Karmali at 20.40 hrs every Sunday with effect from October 31 to November 21 and arrive in Nagpur at 20.10 hrs the next day.
HALTS:Â Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Nashik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, and Thivim.
COMPOSITION:Â One AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class, 6-second class seating.
MUMBAI- NAGPUR WEEKLY SUPERFAST SPECIAL
01247 Superfast Special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 22.55 hrs every Friday with effect from October 29 to November 19 and arrive Nagpur at 13.10 hrs the next day.
01248 Superfast Special will leave Nagpur at 17.40 hrs every Saturday with effect from October 30 to November 20 and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 08.30 hrs the next day.
HALTS:Â Kalyan, Igatpuri (only for 01248), Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
COMPOSITION:Â One AC First Class, Two AC-2 Tier, Five AC-3 Tier, 5 Sleeper class, 6-second class seating
PUNE-BHAGAT KI KOTHI WEEKLY SPECIAL
01249 Special will leave Pune at 20.10 hrs every Friday with effect from October 22 to November 19 and arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 19.55 hrs the next day.
01250 Weekly Special will leave Bhagat ki Kothi at 22.20 hrs every Saturday with effect from October 23 to November 20 and arrive Pune at 19.05 hrs the next day.
HALTS:Â Lonavala, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Bhildi, Dhanera, Raniwara, Marwar Bhinmal, Modran, Jalor, Mokalsar, Samdhari, and Luni.
COMPOSITION:Â One AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class, 6-second class seating.