Central Railways Announces Special Festival Trains
To accommodate the increased number of passengers during the Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja festivals, Central Railways will operate 24 additional special trains between Panvel and Nanded. This initiative aims to ease travel for festival-goers.
Train Schedule and Details
Train 07626: This bi-weekly festival special will depart from Panvel at 2:30 PM every Tuesday and Thursday, starting from October 22 until November 28. It will reach Hazur Sahib Nanded at 4:30 AM the following day, offering a total of 12 services.
Train 07625: This bi-weekly festival special will leave Hazur Sahib Nanded at 11 PM every Monday and Wednesday, from October 21 to November 27, arriving in Panvel at 1:25 PM the next day, also providing 12 services.
Train Stops
Both trains will halt at the following stations: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Nagarsol, Rotegaon, Lasur, Aurangabad, Jalna, Partur, Selu, Manwat, Parbhani, and Purna.
Train Composition
The trains will consist of 13 AC 3-Tier coaches, 6 Sleeper Class coaches, 1 Generator Car, and 1 Pantry Car.
Booking Information
Bookings for Train No. 07626 will open on October 14 at all computerized reservation centers and online at www.irctc.co.in.
Doubts Revealed
Central Railways -: Central Railways is one of the zones of Indian Railways, which is responsible for train services in certain parts of India, including Maharashtra.
Panvel -: Panvel is a city in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, near Mumbai. It is an important railway junction.
Nanded -: Nanded is a city in the state of Maharashtra, known for its historical and religious significance, especially for Sikhs.
Dussehra -: Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, marking the victory of good over evil, often associated with the story of Lord Rama defeating the demon king Ravana.
Diwali -: Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Chhath Puja -: Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, mainly celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
AC 3-Tier -: AC 3-Tier is a type of train coach in Indian Railways where passengers can sleep on three levels of berths, and the coach is air-conditioned.
Sleeper Class -: Sleeper Class is a type of train coach in Indian Railways where passengers can sleep on three levels of berths, but it is not air-conditioned.
Reservation centers -: Reservation centers are places where people can go to book train tickets in person, usually found at railway stations.
