Diwali-Chhath Special Train: Pune-Danapur Service to Benefit Madhya Pradesh Passengers; Several Train Timings Revised

Bhopal, October 29, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways has announced a special train between Pune and Danapur to help passengers travelling home during the Diwali and Chhath festival season. The service will provide additional travel options for passengers heading to Bihar via Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Train numbers 01441 and 01442 will operate between November 1 and November 15 on selected days. The railway has also revised the arrival timings of several trains travelling towards Delhi, including the Rewa-Anand Vihar Terminal Express and the Gorakhpur-Bathinda Gorakhdham Express.

Pune-Danapur Special Train to Operate Five Days a Week

Train number 01441 Pune-Danapur Special will run from November 1 to November 13 on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The train will depart from Pune at 7:40 PM and is scheduled to reach Danapur at 7 AM on the third day.

The return service, train number 01442 Danapur-Hadapsar Special, will operate from November 3 to November 15 on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

It will depart from Danapur at 8:30 AM and is scheduled to arrive at Hadapsar at 5:35 PM the following day.

The service is expected to provide additional capacity during the festive rush, when confirmed tickets on trains connecting Maharashtra with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar can be difficult to obtain.

Seven Madhya Pradesh Stations Included on the Route

The Pune-Danapur special train will stop at 19 stations in both directions, according to the supplied report. Seven of these stations are in Madhya Pradesh:

• Itarsi
• Pipariya
• Narsinghpur
• Madan Mahal
• Katni
• Maihar
• Satna

Other listed stops include Hadapsar, Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar and Ara.

Passengers should check the official railway timetable for the applicable station stops and timings before travelling.

Rewa-Anand Vihar Express to Reach Delhi 15 Minutes Later

Northern Railway has revised the arrival timings of more than a dozen trains ahead of the festive season. The revised schedule came into effect on October 28, according to the supplied report.

Train number 12427 Rewa-Anand Vihar Terminal Express will now reach Ghaziabad at 6:18 AM instead of 6:03 AM. Its scheduled arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal has also been changed from 6:40 AM to 6:55 AM.

Both arrival timings have been delayed by 15 minutes. Passengers connecting to other trains, buses or transport services in Delhi should account for the revised schedule.

Gorakhdham Express Timing Revised at Kanpur Central

The arrival time of train number 12556 Bathinda-Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Express at Kanpur Central has also been revised.

The train is now scheduled to arrive at 3 AM instead of 2:55 AM.

Passengers travelling through stations connected to the Rewa and Satna regions should check the complete updated timetable to understand whether other timings on their journey are affected.

Arrival Timings of Other Trains Changed

According to the supplied report, the arrival timings of several other trains have also been revised.

Train	Station	Earlier arrival	Revised arrival
12309 Rajendra Nagar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express	New Delhi	7:40 AM	7:55 AM
12393 Sampoorna Kranti Express	New Delhi	7:55 AM	8:05 AM
15565 Lalitgram–New Delhi Vaishali Express	Ghaziabad	5:43 AM	5:58 AM
15565 Lalitgram–New Delhi Vaishali Express	New Delhi	6:30 AM	6:45 AM
12417 Prayagraj–New Delhi Prayagraj Express	Ghaziabad	6:13 AM	6:28 AM
12417 Prayagraj–New Delhi Prayagraj Express	New Delhi	7:00 AM	7:15 AM
22437 Prayagraj–Anand Vihar Humsafar Express	Anand Vihar	6:10 AM	6:25 AM
12281 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Duronto Express	New Delhi	6:40 AM	6:55 AM

Passengers should verify the revised timings through official railway enquiry channels before beginning their journey.

Check Train Timings Before Travelling During Diwali and Chhath

Passenger traffic generally increases during the Diwali and Chhath festival period. Even a small change in arrival time can affect onward journeys, particularly for passengers changing trains in Delhi or Ghaziabad.

Travellers are advised to check their train’s latest timetable through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the IRCTC portal. Those planning connecting journeys should allow sufficient time between services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the Pune-Danapur Special train start operating?

Train number 01441 is scheduled to operate from November 1 to November 13, 2026, on selected days of the week.

2. What time will the Pune-Danapur Special depart?

The train is scheduled to leave Pune at 7:40 PM and reach Danapur at 7 AM on the third day.

3. When will the Danapur-Hadapsar return train operate?

Train number 01442 is scheduled to run from November 3 to November 15 on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

4. Which Madhya Pradesh stations will the Pune-Danapur train serve?

The listed stations are Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Katni, Maihar and Satna.

5. How has the Rewa-Anand Vihar Express schedule changed?

Train number 12427 is scheduled to reach Ghaziabad at 6:18 AM and Anand Vihar Terminal at 6:55 AM, 15 minutes later than its earlier timings.

6. What is the revised arrival time of the Gorakhdham Express at Kanpur Central?

Train number 12556 is now scheduled to arrive at Kanpur Central at 3 AM instead of 2:55 AM.

7. Which other trains have revised arrival timings?

The listed services include the Tejas Rajdhani, Sampoorna Kranti, Vaishali, Prayagraj Express, Humsafar and Duronto trains.

8. Where can passengers check the latest train schedule?

Passengers can check updated train timings and operational details through the official NTES service or the IRCTC portal.