Indian Railways has extended the Pune-Gorakhpur summer special train service to help passengers during the peak travel season. Central Railway and West Central Railway have announced that these trains will now run as regular summer specials until mid-July 2026. This move aims to reduce waiting lists and crowding on regular trains for people traveling to Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
What is the schedule and route of the special trains?
The service operates with two train numbers. Train No. 01415 will run daily from Pune to Gorakhpur from May 15 to July 15, 2026, departing Pune at 06:50 hrs and reaching Gorakhpur at 16:00 hrs the next day. Train No. 01416 will run daily from Gorakhpur to Hadapsar (Pune) from May 16 to July 16, 2026, departing at 17:30 hrs and arriving at 03:15 hrs on the third day.
Which stations are covered and what is the coach composition?
The train stops at 18 key stations to provide maximum connectivity. The coach details are as follows:
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| AC 2-tier | 1 |
| AC 3-tier | 5 |
| Sleeper Class | 6 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
| Guard-cum-Luggage | 2 |
Key stoppages include Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamalapati (Bhopal), Bina, Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Barabanki, Gonda, and Basti.
How to book tickets for these special trips?
Reserved tickets are available through all computerized PRS counters and the official IRCTC website. For those traveling in general second class or luggage-cum-guard coaches, unreserved tickets can be booked via the UTS mobile app or at station booking counters. Passengers can verify exact halt timings using the NTES app, the official enquiry portal, or by calling 139.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Pune-Gorakhpur special train operate?
Train No. 01415 (Pune to Gorakhpur) runs daily from May 15 to July 15, 2026, and Train No. 01416 (Gorakhpur to Hadapsar) runs from May 16 to July 16, 2026.
Where can I book tickets for this train?
Reserved tickets are available on the IRCTC website and PRS counters, while unreserved tickets can be bought through the UTS app or station counters.