In response to passenger requirement, Railways have decided to run Special Train services between Mumbai - Varanasi and Panvel- Chhapra to clear the extra rush of passengers.
The details are as under:
CSMT-Varanasi Specials – 2 trips
01057 special will depart Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai at 05.50 hrs on Friday 21.06.2024 and arrive Varanasi at 12.30 hrs next day.
01058 special will depart Varanasi at 15.30 hrs on Saturday 22.06.2024 and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai at 00.25 hrs third day.
Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshimbai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Sultanpur.
Composition: 2 AC-III Tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 07 General Second class including 2 Guard’s Brake vans (22 Coaches)
Panvel-Chhapra Specials – 4 trips
05198 special will depart Panvel at 21.40 hrs on Sunday 23.06.2024 & 30.06.2024 and arrive Chhapra at 09.45 hrs third day.
05197 special will depart Chhapra at 13.15 hrs on Saturday 22.06.2024 & 29.06.2024 and arrive Panvel at 20.30 hrs next day.
Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Cheokki, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Aunrihar, Gyanpur City, Ballia.
Composition: 2 AC-III Tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 08 General Second class including 2 Guard’s Brake vans (22 Coaches)
Reservation: Bookings for Special Train No 01057 on special charges will open immediately and for Special Train No 05198 on special charges will open on 20.06.2024 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in
For detailed timings at halts of special trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App
Passengers are requested to avail these summer special train services.