Central Railway Announces Special Trains for Diwali Travel Between Nagpur and Mumbai
Central Railway will run special trains between Nagpur and Mumbai from November 5 to 13 for Diwali, easing travel for passengers.
Mumbai, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Central Railway has decided to operate additional special trains between Nagpur and Mumbai in anticipation of the heavy passenger traffic during Diwali. These trains will run from November 5 to 13, providing much-needed relief for travelers commuting between Vidarbha and Mumbai.
According to railway officials, two special trains will operate with a total of 12 trips. The first train, numbered 01083, will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Nagpur on November 6, 8, 11, and 13 at 5:05 PM, arriving in Nagpur the next morning at 7:00 AM. The return service, train number 01084, will leave Nagpur on November 5, 7, 10, and 12 at 1:30 PM, reaching Lokmanya Tilak Terminus the following day at 6:15 AM.
These trains will make stops at various stations, including Wardha, Dhamangaon, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Malkapur, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Chalisgaon, Nasik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan, and Thane.
The first train will have a configuration of four AC-2 tier, eight AC-3 tier, six sleeper, and two second seating cum guard brake vans.
The second special train, numbered 01085, will depart from CSMT to Nagpur on November 7 and 9 at 3:25 PM, arriving in Nagpur the next morning at 7:00 AM. The return train, 01086, will leave Nagpur on November 8 and 10 at 1:30 PM, arriving at CSMT the next day at 5:25 AM.
This train will stop at Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha.
The second train’s configuration will include two AC-2 tier, six AC-3 tier, four sleeper coaches, two general second class, one second seating cum guard brake van, and one generator van.
Central Railway announced that booking for these special trains will begin on November 4, 2026, at all PRS centers and on the IRCTC website, with a special fare applicable. Travelers are encouraged to book confirmed tickets in advance to avoid any inconvenience during the busy Diwali season.
