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Diwali special trains: Indian Railways launches two trains between Mumbai, Gorakhpur, check route, timings

Diwali Special Trains: The Indian Railways said the first unreserved special train (No.01019) will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 2:30 PM on October 28, 2024, and arrive at Gorakhpur station at 11:00 PM the following day.

Edited By: Manmath Nayak Mumbai Published : Oct 27, 2024 13:21 IST, Updated : Oct 27, 2024 13:21 IST
Each train will consist of 15 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 guard cum brake vans, with sleeper coaches
Image Source : FILE PHOTO Each train will consist of 15 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 guard cum brake vans, with sleeper coaches operating on an unreserved basis.

Diwali special trains: To address the rush of passengers during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, the Indian Railways announced the operation of two more unreserved special trains between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. With this, the total number of train services has gone up to 583, officials said.

Diwali special trains: Check timing, full schedule

The Indian Railways said the first unreserved special train (No.01019) will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 2:30 PM on October 28, 2024, and arrive at Gorakhpur station at 11:00 PM the following day. Similarly, the second train (No. 01020) will depart from Gorakhpur station at 12:45 AM on October 30, 2024, and reach CSMT Mumbai at 10:35 AM the next day.

Diwali special trains: Check stoppage 

Both trains will make several halts along the route, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Barabanki, Gonda, and Basti.

Each train will consist of 15 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 guard cum brake vans, with sleeper coaches operating on an unreserved basis. The Indian Railways encouraged passengers to check detailed timings and halts via the Indian Railways' website or by downloading the NTES app. Authorities remind travelers to carry valid tickets to avoid any inconvenience during the busy festive season.

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