Railways Announces Summer Special Trains for Pune and Mumbai
Daily and weekly services from Danapur and Samastipur to ease passenger rush during peak vacation season
In view of the heavy rush of passengers during the summer vacation season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several summer special trains connecting key destinations including Pune and Mumbai with Danapur and Samastipur. The move is aimed at easing travel demand and ensuring smoother connectivity for passengers travelling between Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and adjoining regions.
The special trains will run on daily as well as weekly schedules via major routes such as Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (DDU), Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, and Bhusaval. These services are expected to provide significant relief to passengers facing waitlists during peak summer travel.
Pune–Danapur–Hadapsar (Pune) Special (Daily)
Indian Railways will operate train numbers 01449/01450 between Pune and Danapur on a daily basis till mid-July 2026.
Train Schedule Details
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Key Halts | Arrival | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01449 | Pune → Danapur | 15:30 hrs | DDU (23:00), Buxar (00:16), Ara (01:00) | 02:45 hrs (3rd day) | Till July 15, 2026 |
| 01450 | Danapur → Hadapsar (Pune) | 05:00 hrs | Ara (05:30), Buxar (06:43), DDU (08:55) | 18:15 hrs (next day) | Till July 17, 2026 |
This daily service will cater to a large number of passengers travelling between eastern India and Maharashtra, especially migrant workers and families during the holiday season.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Danapur Special (Daily)
Another daily summer special, Train No. 01143/01144, will run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) and Danapur.
Train Schedule Details
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Key Halts | Arrival | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01143 | Lokmanya Tilak → Danapur | 10:30 hrs | DDU (15:25), Buxar (16:40), Ara (17:40) | 18:45 hrs (next day) | Till July 15, 2026 |
| 01144 | Danapur → Lokmanya Tilak | 21:30 hrs | Ara (22:10), Buxar (22:50), DDU (02:05) | 07:45 hrs (3rd day) | Till July 16, 2026 |
This train will provide an important additional link between Mumbai and Bihar, one of the busiest travel corridors during peak seasons.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Samastipur Special (Weekly)
For passengers travelling to North Bihar, Indian Railways has introduced a weekly special service (Train No. 01043/01044) between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Samastipur.
Train Schedule Details
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Key Halts | Arrival | Frequency | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01043 | Lokmanya Tilak → Samastipur | 12:15 hrs | DDU (15:25), Buxar (16:35), Ara (17:35), Danapur (18:30), Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur | 23:45 hrs (next day) | मंगलवार (Tuesday) | Apr 21 – July 14, 2026 |
| 01044 | Samastipur → Lokmanya Tilak | 03:00 hrs | Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Sonpur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU | 16:25 hrs (next day) | गुरुवार (Thursday) | Apr 23 – July 16, 2026 |
This weekly train will significantly improve connectivity for passengers from North Bihar to Mumbai, covering major stations such as Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, and Patliputra.
Relief for Summer Rush
Railway officials said that the introduction of these special trains is part of a broader strategy to manage the seasonal surge in passenger traffic during summer vacations. Routes connecting Bihar and Maharashtra witness particularly high demand, with thousands of passengers travelling for work, education, and family visits.
The addition of these trains is expected to reduce waiting lists, improve seat availability, and enhance passenger convenience. The services will run through key junctions, ensuring connectivity to multiple regions along the route.
Passengers are advised to check train schedules and book tickets in advance through official railway platforms to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
With these summer special services, Indian Railways aims to ensure a more comfortable and efficient travel experience during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
