Keeping in view the long waiting list and passenger facility, 02221 Pune-Howrah Special AC train will run from October 17 and 02222 Howrah-Pune Special AC train will run from October 15 bi weekly.
The train number 02221 Pune-Howrah Special AC train will leave Pune on every Saturday and Monday and 02222 Howrah-Pune Special AC train will leave Howrah on every Thursday and Saturday. The structure and time of the train will be like Howrah-Pune Duronto Express. The Train will have only reserved compartment and passengers with confirm ticket will be allowed to travel. Passengers will have to wear mask , maintain safe distance and to follow other Covid-19 rules. They will have to reach station two hours before the arrival of the train.