Special train between Pune-Gorakhpur
Special train between Pune-Gorakhpur (Train No. 01115 / 01116) time table, route, frequency and fare
Pune-Gorakhpur Weekly specials (12 trips)
Train No. 01115 weekly special will leave Pune at 16.15 hrs on every Thursday from 22.10.2025 to 26.11.2025 and arrive Gorakhpur at 01.05 hrs on third day
Train No. 01116 weekly special will leave Gorakhpur at 15.30 hrs on every Saturday from 24.10.2025 to 28.11.2025 and arrive Pune at 04.05 hrs on third day
Halts and timings as per regular train No. 11037 / 11038 Pune- Gorakhpur Express
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, 4 AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class and 6 second class seating.
Here’s the most current information available about special train services between Pune and Gorakhpur:
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🚆 Festival Special: Pune → Gorakhpur (via Special Fare)
- In Diwali–Chhath 2024, Indian Railways ran a weekly Superfast special:
- Train 01431 departed Pune Junction at 16:15 every Friday, arriving next day at ~20:40 at Gorakhpur
- The return service 01432 operated from Gorakhpur back to Pune.
- These were temporary services active only between October 25 and November 7, 2025
- As of now, no official announcements indicate a repeat of train 01431/01432 for 2025.
🚉 Regular Train: Gorakhpur ←→ Pune Weekly Express
You can make use of the regular weekly express service:
- 11037/11038 – Pune–Gorakhpur Express (Mail/Express):
- From Pune (11038): Departs Thursday at ~16:15, arriving Gorakhpur in ~34 hrs 40 mins.
- From Gorakhpur (11037): Departs Saturday around 15:30, reaching Pune by ~Sunday
- Covers ~1,771 km through Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- Classes: AC 2‑tier, AC 3‑tier, Sleeper, General; includes pantry car
- 12165/12166 – Gorakhpur Superfast Express (formerly Ratnagiri SF Express):
- Runs three days a week, ~1,707 km in ~29 h 50 min.
- Classes: AC 2‑tier, AC 3‑tier, Sleeper, General (superfast category)
📊 At-a-Glance Comparison
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Travel Time | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special (2025 only) | 01431 / 01432 | Weekly (seasonal only) | ~28 hours | SL, 3A, 2S, etc. |
| Regular Superfast Express | 11038 / 11037 | Weekly (year-round) | ~34 h 40 min | 2A, 3A, SL, General (pantry) |
| Regular Superfast (3x/week) | 12166 / 12165 | Three days per week | ~29 h 50 min | 2A, 3A, SL, General |
ℹ️ Key Points & Travel Tips
- No 2025 special fare train (01431/01432) has been announced yet. The 2024 run was festival-specific and limited in duration.
- The regular train 11038/11037 is your best bet for guaranteed weekly service, though it’s slower (~35 hrs).
- For a faster option and more frequent schedule, the 12165/12166 Gorakhpur Superfast Express runs thrice weekly, completing the journey in ~30 hours.
- If you’re planning for a festival period (like upcoming Diwali or Chhath), keep an eye on IRCTC and Central Railway announcements 4–6 weeks in advance—festival specials are often introduced during that window.
- Special trains, when scheduled, tend to be prioritized lower and may experience more delays than regular services.
✅ What You Can Do Next
- Visit IRCTC official portal to check for any active or upcoming special trains between Pune and Gorakhpur.
- Use the regular Express trains (11038/11037 or 12166/12165) for reliable travel.
- If you have specific travel dates in mind, I can help look up alternate routes or check fare and waitlist options.
Let me know if you’d like assistance planning travel on a specific date or need help exploring alternative train options!