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To alleviate passenger congestion, the Solapur Division of Central Railway has announced special weekend train services between Pune and Bengaluru. Two sets of trains will operate in both directions, with varying routes and coach compositions. Reservations are required for some coaches, but unreserved tickets are available. Passengers are advised to consult the NTES app or enquiry portal for detailed timings.

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Special Trains Announced Between Pune and Bengaluru to Ease Passenger Rush

KALABURAGI, December 6, 2025 – The Solapur Division of Central Railway announced today the introduction of special train services connecting Pune and Bengaluru, aimed at easing passenger congestion on this busy route. The special trains will operate over the weekend, offering travelers more options for travel between the two major cities.

Two sets of trains will run in both directions. Train No. 01413 Pune–Bengaluru Special departs Pune at 7 p.m. on December 6th, arriving in Bengaluru at 11:15 a.m. the following day. The return journey, Train No. 01414, departs Bengaluru at 1 p.m. on December 7th, reaching Pune at 5 a.m. the next morning. This train will make stops at Daund, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Guntakal, Dharmavaram, Yelahanka, and Bengaluru Cantonment, and consists of 16 AC three-tier coaches and two generator-equipped brake vans.

The second set of trains, Train No. 06263 Bengaluru–Pune Special, leaves Bengaluru at 7:30 p.m. on December 7th, arriving in Pune at 2:30 p.m. the following day. Train No. 06264 Pune–Bengaluru Special departs Pune at 3:30 p.m. on December 8th, reaching Bengaluru Cantonment at 9:30 a.m. the next day. These trains have a more comprehensive route, stopping at Daund, Kurduvadi, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Shahabad, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Manthralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur, Yelahanka, and Bengaluru Cantonment, and featuring a variety of coach classes including AC II-tier, AC III-tier, sleeper, and general second-class.

Reservations, available at special charges, can be made at all computerized reservation centers and online through http://www.irctc.co.in. Unreserved tickets are available at station counters or through the UTS mobile app. Passengers are encouraged to consult the NTES app or the railway enquiry portal for detailed train timings.

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