To handle the large number of passengers travelling for the Kartiki Fair 2025 at Pandharpur in Maharashtra, Central Railway on Thursday announced several special trains.
The services will run between Miraj-Latur and Solapur-Miraj from October 30 to November 4, 2025, ensuring easier travel for devotees attending the annual pilgrimage, an official statement said.
The Kartiki Fair at Pandharpur draws thousands of devotees each year to the temple town, and the additional train services are expected to ease congestion and ensure smoother travel during the festive period.
According to a release from the Public Relations Department, Solapur Division, a total of 36 special train trips will be operated during the period.
Miraj-Latur special trains
– Train no 01443 Miraj-Latur Unreserved Special will depart Miraj at 07:00 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Latur at 15:30 hrs the same day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 10:15 hrs, Departure 10:20 hrs
– Train no 01444 Latur-Miraj Unreserved Special will depart Latur at 16:00 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Miraj at 23:45 hrs the same day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 19:45 hrs, Departure 19:50 hrs
– Train no 01442 Latur-Miraj Unreserved Special will depart Latur at 06:00 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Miraj at 13:50 hrs the same day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 10:55 hrs, Departure 11:00 hrs
– Train no 01441 Miraj-Latur Unreserved Special will depart Miraj at 22:00 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Latur at 05:30 hrs the next day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 23:50 hrs, Departure 23:55 hrs
Stoppages: Arag, Salgare, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Mhasoba Dongargaon, Sangola, Pandharpur, Modlimb, Kurduwadi, Shendri, Barsi Town, Pangri, Dharashiv, Yedshi, Kalamb Road, Dhoki, Murud, Ausa Road and Harangul.
Composition: 10 General Second Class/ Sleeper Class Coaches and 2 Luggage cum Guard’s brake vans. (12 Unreserved Coaches)
Solapur-Miraj special trains
– Train no 01419 Solapur-Miraj Unreserved Special will depart Solapur at 07:00 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Miraj at 12:10 hrs the same day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 09:20 hrs, Departure 09:25 hrs
– Train no 01420 Miraj-Solapur Unreserved special train will depart Miraj at 12:50 hrs everyday from 30.10.2025 to 04.11.2025 and arrive Solapur at 19:00 hrs the same day. (6 trips)
Pandharpur: Arrival 14:50 hrs, Departure 14:55 hrs
Stoppages: Mohol, Madha, Kurduwadi, Modlimb, Pandharpur, Sangola, Mhasoba Dongargaon, Jath Road, Dhalgaon, Kavathe Mahankal, Salgare and Arag.
Composition: 16 General Second Class/ Sleeper Class Coaches and 2 Luggage cum Guard’s brake vans. (18 Unreserved Coaches)
“Passengers can book tickets for unreserved compartments at railway booking counters or through the UTS mobile app. For complete timing and station details, travellers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or use the NTES app,” officials said.