Special Nagpur-Pune train to clear Diwali rush

NAGPUR: The Railways will run two special trains between Nagpur and Pune to clear the extra rush of passengers during Diwali.

Accordingly, the train (01203) will depart Nagpur on November 4 and 11 (Mondays) at 1 pm and arrive in Pune at 4.05 am the next day.

On its return journey, the train (01204) will leave Pune on November 5 and 12 (Tuesdays) at 2.15 pm and reach Nagpur at 6.20 am the next day, according to a release from Nagpur division of Central Railway.

It will halt at Dound, Ahmednagar, Manmad, Bhusaval, Badnera and Wardha in both directions. The trains will consist of 18 coaches, including 11 in sleeper class and three unreserved, the release added.