Central Railway Announces Special Mumbai-Nagpur Trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja 2026

To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026 period, Central Railway has announced the operation of two pairs of special trains connecting Mumbai and Nagpur. These services are scheduled to run on November 13, 14, and 15, 2026, providing much-needed connectivity for commuters traveling between the two cities.

Diwali Chhath Puja 2026 Special Services

The first pair of special trains operates between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur. Train number 01125 is set to depart from CSMT at 3:25 pm on November 13, arriving in Nagpur at 7 am the following day. The return leg, train number 01126, will depart Nagpur at 4:10 pm on November 14 and reach CSMT at 8:05 am on November 15. This service will stop at several key stations, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, and Wardha. The train composition includes a mix of AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, AC 3-tier Economy, sleeper, and general coaches.

A second pair of special trains will run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Nagpur. Train number 01129 will depart from LTT at 3:25 pm on November 14, reaching its destination at 7 am on November 15. The return service, train number 01130, departs Nagpur at 4:10 pm on November 15 and arrives at LTT at 8:05 am on November 16. This train will serve the same intermediate stations as the CSMT service, excluding Dadar. Its carriage configuration features AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper, and general coaches.

Central Railway has launched additional Mumbai-Nagpur special trains to manage the festive travel rush.

Reservations for these services are currently available through computerised reservation centers and the official IRCTC website. Passengers seeking unreserved travel can purchase tickets at normal fares via the UTS system or the RailOne app. For specific timing details at individual stations, travelers are advised to consult the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or mobile application.

Beyond these specific Mumbai-Nagpur routes, Central Railway has extended the operations of 16 other special trains, adding 36 trips to support holiday travel until November 30. These extensions, which involve eight pairs of trains departing from LTT, Hadapsar, and Khadki, connect the Mumbai and Pune regions to various destinations including Banaras, Samastipur, Madgaon, and Thiruvananthapuram North.

Why it matters

These additional services are critical for passengers navigating the heavy travel demand during the festive season. By expanding capacity on key routes, Central Railway aims to reduce congestion and ensure smoother travel for those heading home for Diwali and Chhath Puja.