Raksha Bandhan Rush: Railways Announce 18 Special Trains; Here's Your Guide To Booking The Pune-Nagpur Services

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

Hey there! If you’ve been struggling to find a confirmed train ticket for Raksha Bandhan, I’ve got some great news for you. Central Railway has just announced 18 special trains to manage the festive crowd—and yes, six of them are dedicated to the super-busy Pune-Nagpur route!

I know how stressful last-minute travel planning can be, especially during festivals, so I’ve put everything you need to know in one place to help you book your tickets without the headache.

🔹 Quick Overview

Total Special Trains Announced: 18
Pune-Nagpur Special Trains: 6
Booking Status: Already open!
Where to Book: IRCTC Website, Rail Connect App, or Railway Counters
Travel Dates: August 14 to August 20 (varies by train)
Why?: To tackle the Raksha Bandhan holiday rush (thank you, Railways!)

🚃 Pune-Nagpur Special Train Details

Here’s the scoop on the Pune-Nagpur trains. Save these!

Train No	From → To	Departs	Arrives	Runs On
01491	Pune → Nagpur	8:10 PM	12:35 PM (next day)	Aug 14 & 16
01492	Nagpur → Pune	3:50 PM	7:40 AM (next day)	Aug 15 & 17
01493	Pune → Nagpur	8:10 PM	12:35 PM (next day)	Aug 18 & 20
01494	Nagpur → Pune	3:50 PM	7:40 AM (next day)	Aug 19 & 21

🚄 Key Halts Along the Way:

If you’re boarding from a station in between, keep an eye out for:

Daund
Ahmednagar
Manmad
Bhusaval
Akola
Badnera

🌟 Booking Made Simple

Booking your ticket is super easy—no need to stand in endless queues:

Online: Visit www.irctc.co.in
App: Download the “IRCTC Rail Connect” app on Android or iOS
Offline: Any railway ticket booking counter will do

Psst! These trains come with special fares and dynamic pricing, so the earlier you book, the better your chances of avoiding high prices.

⚠️ Don’t Wait Too Long

Tickets are going FAST. Raksha Bandhan is one of those times when everyone wants to be home. So if you haven’t booked yet, this is your sign to do it now.

🚋 What About Other Routes?

Yup, they’ve got those covered too! Here are some other special trains announced:

Mumbai → Gorakhpur
Mumbai → Manduadih
Mumbai → Ballia
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus → Bhagalpur
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus → Mau
Pune → Danapur

📅 Final Thoughts (From Me to You)

Raksha Bandhan is all about spending time with your siblings and family—and thanks to these special trains, reaching home on time just got easier.

I really hope this guide helps you plan your trip smoothly. If you found it useful, don’t forget to check out more updates and travel tips on puneripages.in.

Safe travels and Happy Raksha Bandhan in advance!

— Written with love, just like I’d write it for my own friends 💕