Special Trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja Rush; Check Details
Until November 30 around 340,000 regular train trips will operate while 8,454 special train trips have already been announced by October 15
UdaipurTimes, Oct 17, 2026 - Indian Railways is taking measures to cope with passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja with an increase in demand for trains heading towards Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and eastern India. As a result, Railways has announced plans to operate increased trips and additional special train services.
Until November 30 around 340,000 regular train trips will operate while 8,454 special train trips have already been announced by October 15. More than 37,000 regular train trips will be operated in Uttar Pradesh, over 31,000 in Bihar and more than 27,000 in West Bengal. Among the special services, 2,057 trips for Bihar and 1,056 trips for Uttar Pradesh have been notified. A large number of special trains are also being operated from Delhi.
During this period last year, around 330,000 regular train trips were operated. This year, more than 16,000 additional regular train trips have been scheduled.
