Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains between Pune and Gorakhpur to handle the heavy rush of passengers during the summer season. These daily services will benefit people traveling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The trains will operate for a limited period from May to July 2026.
What is the schedule and route of the special trains?
Train number 01415 will depart from Pune at 06:50 hrs and reach Gorakhpur at 16:00 hrs on the second day. In the opposite direction, train number 01416 will leave Gorakhpur at 17:30 hrs and arrive at Hadapsar (Pune) at 03:15 hrs on the third day. These trains will stop at several key stations including Manmad, Bhusawal, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati, Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda, and Basti.
What are the dates and coach details?
The service will run daily from May 15 to July 15 for the Pune to Gorakhpur route and from May 16 to July 16 for the Gorakhpur to Pune route. A total of 124 additional trips will be operated. The coach composition is as follows:
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| Second AC | 1 |
| Third AC | 5 |
| Sleeper Class | 6 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
| Guard-cum-Luggage | 2 |
Tickets are available through IRCTC website and PRS counters. General tickets can be bought via the UTS app or booking counters at standard Mail/Express fares.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to book tickets for the Pune-Gorakhpur special train?
Reserved tickets can be booked through the official IRCTC website or PRS counters. Unreserved tickets for general coaches are available via the UTS mobile app and railway booking counters.
What are the operational dates for these trains?
Train 01415 (Pune to Gorakhpur) runs from May 15 to July 15, 2026, and Train 01416 (Gorakhpur to Pune) runs from May 16 to July 16, 2026.
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