Central Railway Diwali Special Trains: Nagpur-Mumbai & Pune
Central Railway announces Diwali special trains on Nagpur-Mumbai and Nagpur-Pune routes for the 2026 festive season. Check schedules and stops here.
Central Railway has announced a series of Diwali special trains for the Nagpur-Mumbai and Nagpur-Pune routes to manage the anticipated passenger surge during the 2026 festive season. This initiative follows a formal request from Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, ensuring smoother travel for commuters during the holidays.
Nagpur to Mumbai: Superfast Special Services
To accommodate travelers on the Nagpur-Mumbai corridor, Central Railway has organized eight special trips. These services are designed to provide extra capacity during the peak festive period.
- Train No. 02139 (CSMT Mumbai-Nagpur Superfast Special): This train will depart Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 00:25 hrs every Saturday. It will run for six trips between October 17 and November 21, 2026.
- Train No. 02140 (Nagpur-CSMT): The return service will depart Nagpur at 13:30 hrs every Sunday, operating six trips from October 18 to November 22, 2026.
These special services will provide halts at several important stations, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Akola, Shegaon, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
Nagpur to Pune: Enhanced Festive Connectivity
For passengers traveling toward Pune (Hadapsar), the railway authorities have prepared a robust schedule involving 17 special trains, covering a total of 40 trips to ensure high availability.
Detailed Schedule for Nagpur-Pune Routes
- Train No. 01201/01202: This service will complete 26 trips. It is scheduled to depart from Nagpur at 19:40 hrs every Monday and Thursday from October 8 to November 19, 2026. The return journey from Pune will depart at 15:50 hrs every Tuesday and Friday from October 9 to November 20, 2026.
- Train No. 01209/01210: This service will provide 14 trips. It will depart Nagpur at 19:40 hrs on Saturdays and depart Pune at 15:50 hrs on Sundays, operating between October 10 and November 22, 2026.
The Nagpur-Pune special trains will stop at Nagpur, Wardha, Dhamangaon, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Malkapur, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Belapur, Ahmednagar (Ahilya Nagar), Daund, and Uruli.
Massive Festive Rollout Across the Region
The festive preparations extend far beyond these specific routes. Central Railway is running a massive total of 418 special train services from Mumbai to cater to the Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. Additionally, the Pune division is operating 216 trips across seven different routes through November 2026.
Passengers planning their holiday travel are encouraged to book early, as booking for these special services commenced in late September.