The new services, Banaras to Hadapsar (Pune) and Ayodhya to Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, are designed to benefit pilgrims, migrant workers, and daily passengers by providing direct, low-cost travel options

Central Railway has announced two summer special trains connecting Mumbai with Sultanpur and Varanasi to manage increased passenger demand. The additional weekly services will run between May and July 2026, offering improved connectivity and travel convenience during the peak season