Special train services are to be introduced by Central Railway from Mumbai to Ayodhya in 2026, as per an estimate, there will be an increased number of passengers during the festive season of that year. The special train services will help the passengers who would be visiting Ayodhya during the period of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
As per the news, the special train service will run between LTT (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) in Mumbai and Ayodhya Cantt in Uttar Pradesh. The special trains will provide travel benefits to passengers going on religious visits, family trips, or festival visits. In general, the demand for railway tickets increases during major festivals, therefore special trains can help many passengers during the festivity.
As per the schedule provided, Train No. 01045 is going to run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ayodhya Cantt during the period October 19 and November 27, 2026. This train is going to leave on all Mondays and Fridays at 7:35 am and reach Ayodhya on the next day at 10:15 am. On the other hand, Train No. 01046 will run from Ayodhya Cantt to Mumbai from October 20 to November 28. This train will leave on all Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1:50 pm and reach Mumbai on the next day at 5:15 pm.
As per the information provided, the trains will halt at important stations such as Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Junction, Pratapgarh and Sultanpur. Thus, people from different cities of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh can take the special trains. As far as the composition of trains is concerned, it consists of sleeper class and general second class coaches along with a pantry car and brake vans.
Information on ticket availability, fare and booking can be found on the official website of IRCTC at https://www.irctc.co.in/ or from authorized railway reservation counters. It is recommended that passengers should book tickets early and confirm the timings of trains along with railway updates before confirming their travel plans.
On the whole, it is anticipated that the initiative of Central Railway of introducing 24 special trains between Mumbai and Ayodhya will enhance connectivity as well as facilitate festive season travel.
