Pune: In response to the increased passenger flow, Indian Railways has scheduled special trains from Hadapsar station in Pune to Hisar and from Panvel to Hazur Sahib Nanded. These special trains aim to cater to passenger needs during the busy travel period.
The Hadapsar-Hisar Special Train (Train No. 04724) will depart from Hadapsar on November 4 at 2:15 p.m., reaching Hisar the next day at 10:30 p.m.
The return Hisar-Hadapsar Special (Train No. 04723) will leave Hisar on November 3 at 5:50 a.m. and arrive in Hadapsar at 11:45 a.m. the following day.
The train will stop at several important stations, including Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, and Kalyan, among others.
For those traveling between Panvel and Nanded, the Panvel-Hazur Sahib Nanded Special Train (Train No. 07636) is scheduled to depart on November 7 at 4:30 p.m., reaching Nanded at 1:00 p.m. the next day.
The return Hazur Sahib Nanded-Panvel Special Train (Train No. 07635) will leave Nanded on November 6 at 9:00 p.m. and arrive in Panvel by 2:45 p.m. the next day, stopping at various stations such as Karjat, Pune, Daund, and Latur.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to confirm timings and plan accordingly.
Pune railway station is geared up for an influx of travelers during the Diwali festival, with estimates suggesting that around 200,000 to 250,000 passengers are expected to travel in a single day.