Diwali Rush: Hadapsar–Nagpur and Hadapsar–Latur Special Trains Announced

Pune, 31st October 2026: Central Railway will operate additional special trains between Hadapsar and Nagpur, and Latur and Hadapsar to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Diwali festive season. The services include two bi-weekly superfast special trains between Hadapsar and Nagpur and four trips each way between Latur and Hadapsar.

Bookings for these special trains will open on November 1, 2026, through computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and the IRCTC website. Tickets will be available at special charges.

Hadapsar–Nagpur Bi-Weekly Superfast Special

Train No. 01443 Hadapsar–Nagpur Special will depart from Hadapsar at 4.05 pm on November 7 and 14, reaching Nagpur at 6.30 am the following day.

In the return direction, Train No. 01444 Nagpur–Hadapsar Special will leave Nagpur at 7.40 pm on November 8 and 15 and arrive at Hadapsar at 11.05 am the next day.

The service will have 20 LHB coaches, including two AC 2-Tier, four AC 3-Tier, eight Sleeper Class, four General Second Class, one Generator Car and one SLRD coach.

The trains will halt at Uruli, Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon and Wardha. Ankai will be a passing halt for Train No. 01443, while Train No. 01444 will also have a passing halt at Murtizapur.

Latur–Hadapsar Special

Train No. 01429 Latur–Hadapsar Special will depart from Latur at 9.30 am on November 2, 3, 4 and 6, reaching Hadapsar at 3.30 pm on the same day.

In the return direction, Train No. 01430 Hadapsar–Latur Special will leave Hadapsar at 4.05 pm on the same dates and arrive at Latur at 9.20 pm.

The service will operate with 24 ICF coaches, comprising one First AC, three AC 2-Tier, five AC 3-Tier, nine Sleeper Class, four General Second Class and two SLRD coaches.

The trains will halt at Harangul, Murud, Dharashiv, Barsi Town, Kurduwadi, Jeur and Daund.

Ticket Booking and Unreserved Travel

General Second Class and designated luggage and guard van coaches will be available for unreserved travel. Passengers can book unreserved tickets through the UTS App or at railway booking counters at the applicable fares for Superfast, Mail and Express trains.

Passengers have been advised to check arrival and departure timings at intermediate stations before travelling. The details are available through the Indian Railways enquiry portal and the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) App.