Indian Railways has announced a new weekly superfast special train service between Pune Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin to manage the heavy passenger rush during the summer season. This special service will operate from April 17 to July 10, 2026, providing an additional travel option for those planning their vacations between Maharashtra and the national capital. The train will cater to the increased demand on this busy route with a mix of air-conditioned and sleeper coaches.
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What are the timings and schedule for Pune-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special?
The train number 01491 is scheduled to depart from Pune Junction every Friday at 17:30 and will reach Hazrat Nizamuddin the following Saturday at 18:30. On the return trip, train number 01492 will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin every Saturday at 21:25, arriving back at Pune Junction on Sunday night at 23:55. This service is planned for a total of 13 trips in each direction to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the peak summer period.
Route, stoppages and coach composition details
The special train will follow a comprehensive route covering several major stations across different states. It will consist of 20 coaches, including two AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, and four general second class coaches, along with generator and luggage vans. The detailed stoppages for both directions are listed below.
| Station Name | Station Code |
|---|---|
| Pune Junction | PUNE |
| Daund | DD |
| Solapur | SUR |
| Gulbarga | KLBG |
| Secunderabad | SC |
| Nagpur | NGP |
| Itarsi | ET |
| Bhopal | BPL |
| Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi | VGLJ |
| Agra Cantt | AGC |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | NZM |