12 November,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tickets for unreserved coaches can be booked at normal fares through the UTS system. Representational Pic
Central Railway has announced two pairs of special trains between Mumbai and Nagpur to handle the additional rush of passengers travelling for Diwali and Chhath festivities.
The special services will operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Nagpur, on November 13, 14 and 15 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
The CSMT-Nagpur special (01125) will depart at 3.25 pm on November 13 and reach Nagpur at 7 am the following day. Its return service (01126) will leave Nagpur at 4.10 pm on November 14 and arrive at CSMT at 8.05 am on November 15.
The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon and Wardha.
The train will comprise one AC 2-tier coach, four AC 3-tier coaches, three AC 3-tier Economy coaches, four sleeper coaches, two general coaches, one second-seating-cum-guard's brake van and one generator-cum-guard van.
The second pair of special trains will operate between LTT and Nagpur. Train 01129 will depart from LTT at 3.25 pm on November 14 and reach Nagpur at 7 am the next day. The return service, train 01130, will leave Nagpur at 4.10 pm on November 15 and arrive at LTT at 8.05 am on November 16.
The train will halt at Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon and Wardha.
Its composition will include one AC 2-tier coach, five AC 3-tier coaches, 10 sleeper coaches, two general coaches, one second-seating-cum-guard's brake van and one generator-cum-guard van.
Central Railway said reservations for these special trains are open at computerised reservation centres and through the IRCTC website. Tickets for unreserved coaches can be booked at normal fares through the UTS system. Passengers can also use the RailOne app to book tickets.
For detailed timings at intermediate stations, passengers can visit the National Train Enquiry System website or use the NTES app.
Central Railway has extended the services of 16 special trains, accounting for 36 additional trips, to clear the extra passenger rush during the Diwali 2026 and Chhath Puja festive season, with services on several routes continuing until November 30.
The extended services will connect Mumbai and Pune with destinations including Samastipur, Banaras, Madgaon, Mau, Danapur, Sanganer, Ghazipur City and Thiruvananthapuram North.
According to a press release issued by Central Railway on Wednesday, the extension covers eight pairs of special trains operating from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Hadapsar and Khadki.
More information on the trains and the timings is available here.
