New Summer Special Trains: Indian Railways to launch Pune and Mumbai services via Bhopal route
To manage the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming summer vacations, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains between Gorakhpur and major cities like Pune and Mumbai. These trains will operate through the Bhopal division, providing much needed connectivity for travelers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is part of a larger plan to run over 1,400 summer specials across the country to tackle the waiting list issues during the holiday season.
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Schedule and Route of Summer Special Trains
The Pune-Gorakhpur-Pune Special (01415/01416) will complete 30 trips in each direction. Train 01415 will depart from Pune daily at 6:50 AM from April 1 to April 30, 2026, reaching Gorakhpur the following afternoon. In the Bhopal division, this train will have scheduled halts at Itarsi, Rani Kamalapati, and Bina stations. The return service, Train 01416, will depart from Gorakhpur daily at 5:30 PM and reach Pune on the third day.
Similarly, the CSMT-Gorakhpur-CSMT Special (01079/01080) will also run daily from April 1 to April 30, 2026. This train will depart Mumbai CSMT at 10:30 PM and arrive in Gorakhpur on the third morning. For passengers in the Bhopal division, this train will stop at Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina stations. These services are expected to significantly reduce the pressure on regular long-distance trains during the peak summer months.
Coach Composition and Ticket Fare Details
The railway administration has provided specific coach configurations for these special services to accommodate different classes of passengers. The Pune-Gorakhpur special will consist of 18 coaches, including one AC 2nd Class, five AC 3rd Class, six Sleeper coaches, and four General category coaches. The Mumbai-Gorakhpur train will be larger with 22 coaches, featuring nine Sleeper coaches and six AC 3rd Class coaches to handle higher demand.
| Train Number | Route | Coaches | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01415 / 01416 | Pune – Gorakhpur | 18 Coaches | Daily |
| 01079 / 01080 | CSMT – Gorakhpur | 22 Coaches | Daily |
| 05017 / 05018 | Mau – Valsad | Superfast | Weekly |
| 05183 / 05184 | Azamgarh – Bandra | Superfast | Weekly |
Passengers should be aware that the fare for these summer special trains is approximately 25 percent higher than the standard express train fares. This special fare structure is commonly applied to holiday specials. Apart from these, several other trains like the Mau-Valsad and Azamgarh-Bandra Terminus weekly superfast specials will also be available for passengers traveling towards Mumbai and Gujarat through the Kota route during the same period.