Dussehra-Diwali Special Trains: Indian Railways is preparing to manage the expected increase in passenger demand during the Dussehra and Diwali festive season by operating special trains on several routes. A total of 102 trips will be operated under the special train services.
Bookings for these trains will begin on September 27, 2026. The special services will mainly operate from Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), connecting Mumbai with destinations such as Mau, Chennai, Bengaluru, Gorakhpur, Kolhapur, Latur, Thiruvananthapuram, Nagpur, Sawantwadi Road and Banaras.
10 Special Trains Announced From Mumbai
Passengers can book seats on the announced services from September 27. The 10 special trains include:
- Train No. 01123: LTT–Mau, operating from October 11 to November 20, 2026, on Fridays and Sundays.
- Train No. 01015: CSMT–Chennai Beach, running every Wednesday from October 14 to November 18, 2026.
- Train No. 01013: CSMT–SMVT Bengaluru, operating every Saturday from October 10 to November 21, 2026.
- Train No. 01079: CSMT–Gorakhpur, running daily from October 16 to November 16, 2026.
- Train No. 01417: CSMT–Kolhapur, operating every Thursday from October 15 to November 19, 2026.
- Train No. 01105: CSMT–Latur, running every Tuesday and Thursday from October 13 to November 24, 2026.
- Train No. 01463: LTT–Thiruvananthapuram North, operating every Thursday from October 15 to November 19, 2026.
- Train No. 02139: CSMT–Nagpur, running every Saturday from October 17 to November 21, 2026.
- Train No. 01179: LTT–Sawantwadi Road, operating every Friday from October 9 to November 20, 2026.
- Train No. 01051: LTT–Banaras, running every Wednesday and Thursday from October 14 to November 19, 2026.
Mumbai–Chennai Beach Special Train
Train No. 01015, the CSMT–Chennai Beach weekly special, will make six trips from Mumbai between October 14 and November 18. It will leave Mumbai every Wednesday at 12:35 AM and reach Chennai at 11:30 PM on the same day.
For the return journey, the train will leave Chennai every Thursday between October 15 and November 19 at 4:00 AM and reach Mumbai at 4:00 AM the following day. This will result in 12 trips in total across both directions.
The train will stop at Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Kurduvadi, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Yerraguntla, Kadapa, Renigunta, Orakkonam and Perambur.
CSMT–Latur Special Train
Train No. 01105 will provide a twice-weekly special service between CSMT and Latur during the festive period. The train will operate every Tuesday and Thursday from October 13 through November 24.
It will depart Mumbai at 12:35 PM and arrive in Latur at 11:40 AM the same day. On the return journey, the train will leave Latur at 4:30 PM and reach Mumbai at 4:10 AM the following day.
The service will halt at Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Lonavala, Pune, Uruli, Daund, Bhigwan, Jejuri, Kurduwadi, Barshi Town, Dharashiv and Harangul.
How to Book the Special Trains
Passengers can reserve seats on these festive special trains through the official IRCTC website, the RailOne app and railway Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters.
Reserved-coach tickets can also be booked through the UTS app. Railway authorities have advised passengers to make their reservations early to avoid the rush expected closer to Dussehra and Diwali.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes and is based on the train schedule and booking information provided in the source material. Train timings, routes, stoppages and operating dates may be changed by Indian Railways due to operational requirements. Passengers should check the latest schedule and availability through official railway booking platforms before travelling.