Nagpur: In a major update for passengers, Central Railway has announced new halts for three important trains under the Nagpur Division. The decision comes in response to rising passenger demand and will be implemented on an experimental basis starting September 3, 2025.
Vidarbha Express to Halt at Igatpuri
The Gondia–CSMT Vidarbha Express (Train No. 12105/12106) will now have a scheduled halt at Igatpuri station.
- Train No. 12106 will arrive at 3:25 am and depart at 3:30 am.
- Train No. 12105 will reach at 9:30 pm and leave at 9:35 pm.
Shirdi Express Gets Igatpuri Stop
The Pune–Sainagar Shirdi Express (Train No. 12131/12132) will also halt at Igatpuri.
- From September 4, Train No. 12132 will arrive at 1:40 am and depart at 1:45 am.
- From September 3, Train No. 12131 will halt at midnight and depart at 12:05 am.
Panchvalley Express to Stop at Hirdagarh and Jambara
The Indore–Nainpur Panchvalley Express (Train No. 19343/19344) has been provided halts at Hirdagarh and Jambara stations in Madhya Pradesh.
- Train No. 19343 will reach Hirdagarh at 1:30 am and Jambara at 12:58 am.
- Train No. 19344 will halt at Jambara at 12:51 am and Hirdagarh at 2:00 am.
Passenger-Friendly Initiative
According to Central Railway officials, these additional halts are being introduced to improve travel convenience for passengers in Nagpur and surrounding regions.
This update adds to the growing list of Nagpur railway developments, reflecting Central Railway’s focus on better connectivity across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.