Mumbai-Nagpur Diwali Special: Central Railway Announces 12 New Trains
Central Railway announces 12 special trains between Mumbai and Nagpur for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Bookings open November 4, 2026.
To manage the heavy passenger rush during the festive season, Central Railway has announced 12 new Mumbai Nagpur Diwali special trains. These additional services are designed to assist travelers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities.
Booking Details and Reservation Channels
Passengers can begin booking their seats for these festive special services starting from November 4, 2026. Reservations will be available through the following platforms:
- Official IRCTC website
- IRCTC mobile application
- Authorized railway reservation counters
Please note that special charges will apply to all these additional services.
LTT–Nagpur–LTT Bi-weekly Super-Fast Special
Central Railway will operate a total of eight services under the LTT–Nagpur–LTT Bi-weekly Super-Fast Special category to provide enhanced connectivity.
Departure and Arrival Schedule:
- Train No. 01089 (LTT to Nagpur): Scheduled to depart at 21:45 hours on November 5, 8, 12, and 15.
- Train No. 01090 (Nagpur to LTT): Scheduled to depart at 16:10 hours on November 6, 9, 13, and 16.
Intermediate Station Halts:
This service will provide stops at the following locations:
- Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Pachora, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
CSMT–Nagpur–CSMT Weekly Superfast Special
In addition to the LTT services, four weekly superfast services will operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur.
Departure and Arrival Schedule:
- Train No. 01085 (CSMT to Nagpur): Scheduled to depart at 15:25 hours on November 7 and 9.
- Train No. 01086 (Nagpur to CSMT): Scheduled to depart at 13:30 hours on November 8 and 10.
Intermediate Station Halts:
The route for this weekly special includes stops at:
- Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
Traveler Advisory: Railway officials advise all passengers to confirm the most current timings, scheduled halts, and seat availability through official Indian Railways channels, such as the NTES application or the official inquiry website, before commencing their journey.