Indian Railways announced a massive plan to handle the summer rush between Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Central Railway will operate over 2100 summer special trains from Mumbai and Pune between April 15 and July 31, 2026. These trains aim to provide relief to passengers traveling during the vacation season.
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What are the details of the Summer Special trains
The railway network will run a total of 18,262 special train trips across India from April 15 to July 15, 2026. For the Maharashtra region, 735 unreserved and 624 reserved trains are planned. Specifically, 248 special trains will operate between Mumbai, Pune, and Gorakhpur to manage the heavy crowds.
New Amrit Bharat Express and Booking Dates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains on April 28, 2026. One runs daily between Banaras and Hadapsar (Pune), while the other is a weekly service from Ayodhya Cantt to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai). These trains provide affordable and comfortable long-distance travel.
| Route/Train | Booking Start Date |
|---|---|
| Mumbai/Pune to Gorakhpur | April 26, 2026 |
| LTT Mumbai to Varanasi (04225) | April 18, 2026 |
| LTT Mumbai to Sultanpur (0421) | April 18, 2026 |
| Pune Special Trains (6 sets) | March 23, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the summer special trains run from Mumbai and Pune?
Central Railway will operate these special services between April 15 and July 31, 2026, to manage the summer vacation rush.
What are the new Amrit Bharat Express routes announced?
Two new trains were launched: a daily service between Banaras and Hadapsar (Pune) and a weekly service between Ayodhya Cantt and LTT Mumbai.
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