Pune Special Festival Trains for Diwali & Chhath Announced
Central Railway announces Pune special festival trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja to manage the passenger rush. Check schedules for Danapur and Santragachi.
To manage the massive passenger rush during the upcoming festive season, Central Railway has announced several Pune special festival trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja. These additional services are designed to provide much-needed relief to commuters traveling from Maharashtra to various parts of India.
Key Special Services from Pune
Central Railway has identified specific routes to accommodate the surge in demand, particularly for passengers traveling towards West Bengal and Bihar. The following daily services have been confirmed:
- 01441 PUNE SRC SF Special: This service will operate daily from October 23, 2026, to November 30, 2026. It connects Pune to Santragachi, with scheduled stops at Daund Chord Line, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, and Prayagraj Chheoki.
- 01449 Pune-Danapur Special: Also running daily from October 23, 2026, to November 30, 2026, this train departs Pune Junction at 3:40 PM. It is expected to reach Danapur on the third day of its journey at 2:45 AM, serving 17 stations including Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, and Prayagraj Chheoki.
Expanded Connectivity via Pune Division
The Pune Division is taking an active role in the festive arrangements by operating seven special trains. These services will account for a total of 216 trips, connecting Pune and Hadapsar to several key destinations such as:
- Gorakhpur
- Ghazipur City
- Nagpur
- New Amravati
Massive Increase in Festive Train Operations
The scale of these arrangements is part of a much larger national effort. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, stated that over 1,000 special trains have been arranged across the zone. He added that the railway is prepared to increase the frequency of these services if passenger demand continues to rise.
"We have arranged over 1,000 special trains across the zone, and we are prepared to increase frequency if the demand rises."
Nationally, Indian Railways has planned more than 6,200 special train trips for this festive period, which represents a 30% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the East Central Railway has committed to 134 special train operations for Bihar, consisting of 67 pairs of trains.
Passengers are encouraged to verify all train schedules and check real-time ticket availability through the official IRCTC portal before planning their travel.