The special services include two trains between CSMT and Kolhapur, four services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Hazur Sahib Nanded, and two unreserved special trains between Panvel and Amravati
All special trains will halt at major stations en route and feature a mix of AC, sleeper and general coaches. Representational Pic
Central Railway on Tuesday announced that it will operate eight special train services between Mumbai, Kolhapur, Nanded and Amravati later this month, an official statement said.
It said that the decision to run additional trains was taken to meet the surge in passenger demand.
The special services include two trains between CSMT and Kolhapur, four services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Hazur Sahib Nanded, and two unreserved special trains between Panvel and Amravati.
As per the statement, the CSMT-Kolhapur special (Train No. 01039) will depart Mumbai on January 24, while the return service (01040) will operate on January 26. The LTT-Nanded specials (01041/01042) will run on January 23, 24 and 25.
Additionally, unreserved special trains between Panvel and Amravati will operate on January 22 and 26, catering to budget travellers.
All special trains will halt at major stations en route and feature a mix of AC, sleeper and general coaches. Reservations for reserved trains are open via PRS counters and IRCTC, while unreserved tickets can be booked through the UTS mobile app, Central Railway said.
Passengers have been advised to check detailed timings on the NTES app or the Indian Railways enquiry website.
Western Railway announces cancellation of 102 Mumbai local trains on Jan 21, check complete details here
The Western Railway on Tuesday announced that as many as 102 Mumbai local trains will remain cancelled on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 due to the suspension of exit and entry at the Kandivali car shed.
According to a press release issued by Western Railway on Tuesday, speed restrictions will also be imposed on the Up and Down fast lines between Kandivali and Malad during the block period on January 21. As a result, several suburban train services will remain cancelled for the day.
Passengers have been advised to take note of the changes and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Trains cancelled on Jan 20
Earlier on Monday, the Western Railway had said that it will operate a mega block at Kandivali on January 20, due to which several services will remain cancelled.
An official statement said that suburban train services will be affected on January 20 due to the suspension of exit and entry at the Kandivali car shed.
"It is part of operational work being carried out on the Mumbai suburban rail network," officials said.
In addition to the car shed suspension, speed restrictions have been imposed on the up and down fast lines between Kandivali and Malad. As a result, several suburban services will remain cancelled for the day.
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