HighLights
  1. Indian Railways introduces special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja.
  2. Services connect major cities like Kanpur, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Patna.
  3. Trains to operate through October and November for festive rush.

To handle the expected rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways has announced several festival special trains operating through October and November. According to a report by Business Today, these additional services will connect key cities across northern, eastern, and southern India.

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Kanpur Central-SMVT Bengaluru Special

For passengers travelling between Kanpur and Bengaluru, Indian Railways will operate the 04131/04132 Kanpur Central-SMVT Bengaluru Special.

  • Kanpur Central to SMVT Bengaluru (Train No. 04131): Departs Kanpur Central every Sunday at 4:30 PM, starting October 4.
  • SMVT Bengaluru to Kanpur Central (Train No. 04132): Departs SMVT Bengaluru every Wednesday at 7:10 AM, starting October 7.
  • Stoppages: Prayagraj, Satna, Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, and Krishnarajapuram.

Varanasi-Delhi Reserved Special (50 Trips)

To handle passenger demand between Varanasi and Delhi, the 04209/04210 Varanasi-Delhi Reserved Special Express will make 50 trips during the festive period:

  • Varanasi to Delhi (Train No. 04209): Departs Varanasi at 10:15 PM and arrives in Delhi at 1:45 PM the following day. Operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 2 to November 27).
  • Delhi to Varanasi (Train No. 04210): Departs Delhi at 6:50 PM and arrives in Varanasi at 9:50 AM the following day. Operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (October 2 to November 28).
  • Coach Composition: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper, and general coaches.

Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Special (36 Trips)

To accommodate passengers travelling between Ayodhya and Delhi, Indian Railways will run the 04213/04214 Ayodhya Cantt-Anand Vihar Terminal Special, which will make 36 trips between October 1 and November 30:

  • Ayodhya Cantt to Anand Vihar Terminal: Departs Ayodhya Cantt at 6:20 PM and arrives at Anand Vihar Terminal at 6:10 AM the next day.
  • Anand Vihar Terminal to Ayodhya Cantt: Departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 9:00 AM and arrives at Ayodhya Cantt at 10:00 PM the same day.

Chandigarh-Patna And Firozpur-Patna Specials

To assist passengers travelling from Punjab and Chandigarh to Bihar, Indian Railways will operate the following services:

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  • Chandigarh-Patna Special (04512/04511): Scheduled for 18 trips. Stoppages include Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Varanasi, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara, and Danapur.
  • Firozpur Cantt-Patna Special (04616/04615): Scheduled for 16 trips. Stoppages include Moga, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Varanasi, and Buxar.

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