The Central Railway has announced the operation of two special train services between Mumbai and Ayodhya to cater to the increased passenger demand. These services are expected to clear the extra rush of passengers traveling between the two cities.
Details of the Special Train
CSMT-Ayodhya Specials
Train No. 01019: This special train will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai at 23:20 hrs on Thursday, 29th August 2024, and will arrive at Ayodhya Cantt at 09:30 hrs on the third day.
Train No. 01020: The return service will depart from Ayodhya Cantt at 23:40 hrs on Saturday, 31st August 2024, and is scheduled to arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai at 08:15 hrs on the third day.
The trains will halt at the following stations: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshimbai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Train Composition
The train will consist of 16 Sleeper Class coaches and 6 General Second Class coaches, including 2 Guard’s Brake Vans.
Bookings for Train No. 01019 on special charges will open on 26th August 2024 at 12:00 hrs. Passengers can reserve their seats at all computerized reservation centers and online via the official IRCTC website.