Nagpur: With the onset of summer vacation season, railway ticket bookings from Nagpur to major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, and Solapur have already surged, leading to long waiting lists and “regret” status on several trains.
The railways opened advance bookings for June at the beginning of April, and within the first week itself, thousands of tickets were booked. According to Nagpur Railway Division officials, most trains on these busy routes are now either in waiting list (WL) or Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) status on the IRCTC website.
Heavy Demand Due to Summer Vacations
As schools and colleges in Nagpur begin closing for summer holidays, students, families, and working professionals are traveling in large numbers to cities like Mumbai and Pune—for vacations, visiting relatives, or returning home. Similarly, return travel from Mumbai and Pune to Nagpur has also increased significantly.
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Trains such as:
- 12105 Vidarbha Express (Nagpur–Mumbai)
- 12810 Howrah–Mumbai Mail
- 12136 Nagpur–Pune Express
- Kolhapur-bound trains
are already booked up to 90% capacity or more, with similar conditions on reverse routes.
Regret Status on Key Dates
Several trains in April and May have reached “regret” status (no tickets available), especially in AC and sleeper classes:
- April 18: Hatia–Pune Express, Azad Hind Express, Nagpur–Pune SF Express, Pune Duronto Express (AC classes fully booked)
- May 1–2: Pune Humsafar Express, Gitanjali Express, Shalimar–LTT Express, CSMT Duronto Express—all showing no availability or regret in multiple classes
No Additional Coaches Yet
Although railway authorities have announced plans to run special trains during peak summer travel, no official confirmation has yet been made regarding additional coaches or new services, leaving passengers struggling to secure confirmed tickets.
Passenger Advisory
Travelers are advised to:
- Book tickets as early as possible
- Consider alternate travel dates
- Explore options like buses or flights if tickets are unavailable
Nagpur routes traditionally witness heavy traffic during summer, but this year, the rush has begun unusually early—causing inconvenience for many passengers.
