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Special Trains to Run From Mumbai to Ayodhya for Dussehra and Diwali
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News18•19-10-2026, 09:42
Special Trains to Run From Mumbai to Ayodhya for Dussehra and Diwali
  • •Central Railway has decided to run 24 weekly special trips of Amrit Bharat Express between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ayodhya Cantt to manage festive rush.
  • •Train number 01045 LTT to Ayodhya Cantt Special will operate for 12 trips between October 19 and November 27, 2026.
  • •For the return journey, train number 01046 Ayodhya Cantt to LTT Special will operate for 12 trips between October 20 and November 28, 2026.
  • •The special trains will have stops at major stations including Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusawal, Jabalpur, and Prayagraj Junction.
  • •Reservations for reserved coaches are open on the IRCTC website, while unreserved tickets can be booked via the UTS system or RailOne app.

Key Questions Answered

Train number 01045 from LTT to Ayodhya Cantt operates every Monday and Friday from October 19 to November 27, 2026, while return train 01046 runs every Tuesday and Saturday from October 20 to November 28, 2026.

These special trains halt at Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Junction, Pratapgarh, and Sultanpur.

Reservations for reserved coaches can be made at computerized centers or the IRCTC website, whereas tickets for unreserved coaches can be booked via the UTS system or the RailOne app.