Hubballi to Khatipura Special Trains for Diwali & Chhath
Indian Railways announces special express trains between SSS Hubballi and Khatipura for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check the full schedule and stops.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, the Railway Board has approved new special express services connecting SSS Hubballi and Khatipura. These Hubballi Khatipura special trains are designed to provide much-needed relief to commuters traveling across the country during the festive season.
Weekly Special Train Schedule
The South Western Railway (SWR) will manage the operation of the 07371/07372 weekly special service, which will complete six trips in each direction. Here are the specific details for the upcoming runs:
SSS Hubballi to Khatipura (07371)
- Train Number: 07371
- Departure: SSS Hubballi at 23:50 every Saturday (from October 31 to November 5).
- Arrival: Khatipura at 14:40 on Mondays.
Khatipura to SSS Hubballi (07372)
- Train Number: 07372
- Departure: Khatipura at 20:45 every Monday (from November 2 to December 7).
- Arrival: SSS Hubballi at 09:30 on Wednesdays.
Coach Configuration and Amenities
The special trains will consist of a 20-coach formation to cater to various classes of passengers. The coach breakdown includes:
- 3 AC 2-tier coaches
- 5 AC 3-tier coaches
- 2 AC 3-tier economy coaches
- 4 Sleeper class coaches
- 4 General second-class coaches
- 2 Luggage-cum-brake van generator cars
Major Stops and Route Details
The service will pass through several key stations, providing connectivity to multiple states. Major halts include:
- Gadag, Hole Alur, Badami, Bagalkot, Almatti, and Basavana Bagevadi Road
- Vijayapura, Indi Road, Solapur, Daund, and Pune
- Lonavala, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna, and Vadodara
- Godhra, Ratlam, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, and Nasirabad
- Ajmer, Kishangarh, and Jaipur
Massive Festive Travel Boost
This initiative is part of a larger national strategy by Indian Railways to manage the heavy holiday congestion. According to Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila, the railway network is operating over 1,000 special trains between October 1 and November 30. This massive undertaking is expected to provide approximately 925,000 additional seats, facilitating smoother travel to Maharashtra, Delhi, and Rajasthan.