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No Ticket Scramble for Diwali-Dussehra: 102 Special Trains on Key Routes
- •Indian Railways will run 102 special trains on major routes to alleviate long waiting lists and ticket shortages during the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali.
- •These special trains will benefit passengers traveling between busy cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Latur, Kolhapur, and Kalaburagi.
- •Bookings for these special trains will begin on September 27, with seats available under special fares.
- •The Mumbai-Chennai Weekly Special Train will run from October 14, the Mumbai-Latur Bi-Weekly Special will operate twice a week, and the Kolhapur-Kalaburagi route will see 64 trips.
- •Passengers should check the live status and timing of their train on NTES or the RailOne app before heading to the station.
Key Questions Answered
Bookings for the festive special trains operated by Indian Railways will begin on September 27. Passengers can book seats under special fares through the official IRCTC website, the RailOne mobile app, or computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at railway stations.
The Mumbai-Chennai Weekly Special Train will run from October 14 to November 18, making 6 trips in each direction between CSMT Mumbai and Chennai Beach, while the return service operates from October 15 to November 19. En route stops include Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Guntakal, and Renigunta among others.
The special train running between Kolhapur and Kalaburagi will make a total of 64 trips, operating 6 days a week except Friday from October 10 to November 15. It departs Kolhapur at 6:10 AM and stops at stations like Miraj Junction, Pandharpur, Kurduwadi, and Solapur.
