Central Railway (CR) has announced the introduction of a special train service between Pune and Kanpur to cater to the increased travel demand during the Holi festival. With two trips scheduled in each direction, this initiative aims to provide passengers with convenient and festive travel options.
Departing from Pune, train number 01038 will commence its journey at 06:35 hrs on Wednesdays, arriving in Kanpur on the following Thursdays at 07:10 hrs. The specific dates for these trips are 20th and 27th March 2024. On the return journey, the train will depart from Kanpur at 08:50 hrs on Thursdays, reaching Pune at 12:05 hrs on Fridays, on the dates of 21st and 28th March 2024.
The train composition comprises 1 First AC, 1 AC-II Tier, 2 AC-III Tier, 5 Sleeper Class, and 8 General Second Class coaches, totaling 17 ICF Coaches. Additionally, there will be 2 guard’s brake vans included to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for passengers.
Passengers have the flexibility to book their tickets either at Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters or through the official IRCTC website, making it convenient to secure their travel arrangements for the festive season.
The Holi Special Train service will make stops at several key stations along the route, facilitating travel for passengers from various locations. These stations include Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati, Bina, Virangana Laxmibal Jhansi, and Orai.
Central Railway’s initiative to introduce this special train service underscores its commitment to meeting the seasonal surge in travel demand and ensuring that passengers can celebrate Holi with their loved ones, even if they are miles away.
