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Diwali Special: Mumbai-Latur Train to Ease Festive Travel Rush, Schedule Announced!
- •Central Railway to run a direct Mumbai (CSMT)-Latur-Mumbai special express (01005/011006) for Diwali.
- •The special train will operate every Tuesday and Thursday between October 13 and November 24.
- •This initiative aims to manage passenger rush and curb arbitrary pricing by private travel agencies during Diwali.
- •The train will have 22 coaches, including 19 sleeper, 4 AC, and 5 general coaches, benefiting last-minute travelers.
- •It will stop at both Latur and Harangul stations, providing affordable and comfortable travel for Latur residents.
Key Questions Answered
The Central Railway is running the Mumbai (CSMT)-Latur special express (Train No. 01005/011006) every Tuesday and Thursday from October 13 to November 24 to manage the Diwali festival passenger rush. Train 01105 departs Mumbai at 00:35 AM, reaches Harangul at 10:55 AM, and arrives in Latur at 11:40 AM. The return train 01105/01106 departs Latur at 4:30 PM, reaches Harangul at 4:43 PM, and arrives in Mumbai at 4:10 AM.
The Mumbai-Latur special express features a total of 22 coaches to help accommodate last-minute travelers and passengers without prior reservations. This composition includes 19 sleeper coaches, 4 air-conditioned coaches, and 5 general coaches to ensure comfortable travel.
The special train was introduced to curb the arbitrary pricing and financial exploitation by private travel agencies, which typically hike fares by one and a half to two times during the heavy Diwali travel rush. By providing an affordable alternative with 22 coaches, Central Railway aims to protect common people's budgets and ensure a comfortable journey.
