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Hubballi-Khatipura special train to run six trips from October 31
The Story in Brief
Indian Railways has announced a weekly Hubballi-Khatipura special train to provide additional travel facilities during the festive season. Train 07371 will depart from Hubballi every Saturday at 11:50 PM starting October 31, 2026, and arrive at Khatipura at 2:40 PM on Monday. The return service, train 07372, will leave Khatipura every Monday at 8:45 PM from November 2, 2026, and reach Hubballi at 9:30 AM on Wednesday.
Each direction will operate six trips, with the last runs scheduled for December 5 and December 7, 2026. The train will pass through Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with stops including Gadag, Pune, Vadodara, Ratlam, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer and Jaipur.
The special train will have 20 coaches, including 3 Second AC, 2 Third AC Economy, 5 Third AC, 4 Sleeper Class, 4 General and 2 Power Cars, offering passengers multiple travel options.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The festive-season special adds a direct rail link between Karnataka and Rajasthan, with the Chittorgarh halt giving passengers in the region a new option for travel to and from destinations along the route. Running six trips each way between October 31 and December 7, 2026, the service is a temporary addition, so passengers who rely on it must plan before the schedule ends. The mix of AC, sleeper and general coaches widens the fare range available, but the announcement does not mention reservation rules or whether this service will return after the festive period. The next point to watch is the first departure on October 31, which will mark whether the train sticks to its announced timetable.
Source: udaipurkiran.com
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