In a move to accommodate the increased number of travelers during the festive season, Indian Railways is all set to run 16 special festival trains between Mumbai and Hazur Sahib Nanded.
These special services will be available for a limited period, offering convenient travel options for passengers. Here’s what you need to know:
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Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Hazur Sahib Nanded Special (8 Services)
- Train number 07427 will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Tuesday at 16:40 hrs between 24th October 2023 and 14th November 2023. This special service will make four trips during this period.
- It will reach Hazur Sahib Nanded at 09:30 hrs on the following day.
- The return journey, train number 07426, will leave Hazur Sahib Nanded every Monday at 21:15 hrs between 23rd October 2023 and 13th November 2023, also with four trips.
- This train will arrive at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13:30 hrs the next day.
- Key Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Akola, Washim, Hingoli, Basmat, and Purna.
- Composition: The train includes one First AC, one AC 2Tier, 6 AC-3 Tier, 9 Sleeper class, 2 General Second Class, and 2 Generator Vans, totaling 21 LHB Coaches.
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Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Hazur Sahib Nanded Special (8 Services)
- Train number 07429 is scheduled to depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Thursday at 16:55 hrs from 26th October 2023 to 16th November 2023, covering four trips.
- It will reach Hazur Sahib Nanded at 09:00 hrs the next day.
- The return journey, train number 07428, will leave Hazur Sahib Nanded every Wednesday at 21:15 hrs from 25th October 2023 to 15th November 2023, also making four trips.
- This train is scheduled to arrive at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13:00 hrs on the following day.
- Key Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Akola, Washim, Hingoli, Basmat, and Purna.
- Composition: This train consists of 13 AC-3 Tier, 6 Sleeper class coaches, and two Generator Vans, making a total of 21 LHB Coaches.
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Reservation Information for Mumbai Nanded Festival Special Trains
- Bookings for these special festival trains (train numbers 07427 and 07429) will open from 22nd October 2023. Passengers can book their tickets at all computerized reservation centers and on the website www.irctc.co.in.
For precise timings at the halts of these special trains, passengers are encouraged to visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES App.
This limited-time service provides a great opportunity for passengers to plan their festive journeys conveniently. Travelers are advised to take note of this facility and make the most of these special festival trains.
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