Central Railway Special Trains: Mumbai & Pune to Chhapra and Jaipur
Central Railway announces 6 special trains connecting Mumbai and Pune to Chhapra and Jaipur to manage festive passenger rush.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming festive season, Central Railway has introduced six special train services. These trains are specifically designed to connect Mumbai and Pune with Chhapra and Jaipur, ensuring smoother travel for commuters during the holiday rush.
LTT to Chhapra Special Services
Four special services will operate between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Chhapra to facilitate travelers heading towards Bihar.
- Train Number 05084 (LTT to Chhapra): This service is scheduled to depart from LTT at 3:00 PM on November 18 and November 23, 2026. It is expected to arrive in Chhapra at 5:45 AM on the third day of the journey.
- Train Number 05083 (Chhapra to LTT): The return service will depart from Chhapra at 8:00 PM on November 16 and November 21, 2026, reaching LTT at 12:00 PM on the third day.
Key Stops: This route will provide connectivity to Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamalapati, Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Gomti Nagar, Gonda, Basti, and Gorakhpur.
Pune to Jaipur Special Services
Two additional services have been announced to connect Khadki (Pune) with Khatipura (Jaipur) to assist passengers traveling towards Rajasthan.
- Train Number 09730 (Khadki to Khatipura): Departing from Khadki at 8:45 AM on November 16, 2026, this train is expected to reach Khatipura at 8:30 AM the following day.
- Train Number 09729 (Khatipura to Khadki): The return journey departs from Khatipura at 6:00 AM on November 15, 2026, arriving at Khadki at 7:00 AM the next day.
Key Stops: Passengers can board or alight at Lonavala, Panvel, Vasai Road, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, and Gandhinagar Jaipur.
How to Book Tickets
Booking for reserved categories for these special trains commenced on November 14, 2026. Travelers can secure their seats through the following methods:
- The official IRCTC website or mobile application.
- Computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) centers.
- Unreserved tickets can be obtained via the UTS system or official railway counters.
Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, has encouraged passengers to make use of these special services to avoid the festive congestion.