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Indian Railways Announces 102 Special Trains for Dussehra-Diwali; Bookings Open September 27
- •Indian Railways has announced 102 special train trips for the Dussehra and Diwali festive season, offering additional travel options for passengers.
- •These trains will operate between major cities including Mumbai, Chennai, Latur, Kolhapur, and Kalaburagi, passing through various stations of the Solapur division.
- •A weekly special train between Mumbai and Chennai will make 6 trips from October 14 to November 18, while the Mumbai-Latur bi-weekly service will have 13 trips from October 13 to November 24.
- •The Kolhapur-Kalaburagi route will see the largest share of additional services with 64 trips, running daily except Friday from October 10 to November 15.
- •Reservations for these festive special trains will begin on September 27, and passengers can book through IRCTC website, RailOne app, or computerized reservation centers.
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Indian Railways is operating 102 special train trips through various stations of the Solapur division to accommodate increased passenger demand during the Dussehra and Diwali festive season. These additional services connect major cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Latur, Kolhapur, and Kalaburagi.
Reservations for these festive special trains begin on September 27. Passengers can book their tickets by visiting computerized reservation centers, using the IRCTC website, or via the RailOne app, and they are required to pay a special fare for these services.
The largest share of additional services runs on the Kolhapur-Kalaburagi route, accounting for a total of 64 trips. This special train operates daily except Friday, featuring 32 trips in both directions between October 10 and November 15.
