How to Handle India’s Busiest Train Route This Diwali & Chhath

Durga Puja has concluded and we celebrated the Dussehara with full festival fervor.  However, for people living in the Northern part of India this is not the end of the festival. Rather it is the arrival of Diwali and Chhath puja. During this festival a huge number of migrants who leave small cities for work to Metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, return to their home station.

However, this huge outpour also makes getting train travel difficult and train tickets impossible to book. Few train route are very popular where the maximum number of passengers travel. In this blog we are going to discuss some of these train routes and also provide a mini snapshot of the most popular trains on this route.

In this blog we will also provide how you can stay on top of this festive rush and make sure that your journey is peaceful and comfortable. During the festivals many families also take the journey to their hometowns. Here we are going to tell you about the different Rail Services that can be helpful in this rush for you and your family.

Delhi to Patna Train Route

The Delhi to Patna train route is one of the busiest routes in the country with people moving to the Capital city in the search of Jobs, Livelihood and Education. During the times of Diwali and especially Chhath this train route witnesses unprecedented foot fall making train ticket a bit difficult to get.

Popular Trains

• RJPB TEJAS RAJ (12310)

• VANDE BHARAT SPL (02254):

• AMRIT BHARAT EXP (22362)

Travel Tips

• Book Early: Indian Railways opens train ticket booking process 60 days before the date of departure of the train. Try to book your tickets during this period.
• Last-Minute Options: If the 60 days period has lapsed and all the tickets are booked, you can use Tatkal service to get confirmed train tickets one day before the departure of the train.
• Food Sorted: Many passengers wonder how they would get food on the train. Considering the rush and crowd, managing good quality food is difficult. However you can get tasty and restaurant quality food in train with RailMitra served on your seat.

Delhi to Varanasi Train Route

Varanasi is more than just a city, it is a city of emotions, devotion and a deep sense of nostalgia. The holy city faces a great crowd for both pilgrimage as well as people who left the city for a better life prospect in Delhi. Here are some of the popular train in Delhi to Varanasi Train Route:

Popular Trains

• VANDE BHARAT EX (22436)

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (22416)

• SHIV GANGA EXP (12560)

On-Board Advice

• During peak timings like mornings and evenings, everything from Railway stations to buses, everything is packed. Try to book train tickets during times of lesser rush like early mornings, afternoon and later evenings.
• If you booked your train ticket but did not get a Confirmed status, but rather a Waiting List one, then you need to check PNR Status service at RailMitra. The PNR Checking service is smooth and user friendly.
• If you are travelling during the night, pick an AC coach as these are more comfortable, safer and less crowded during the festival times. 

Delhi to Lucknow Train Route

Delhi to Lucknow train route is another busy route where passengers from the capital city of the country move towards the capital of India’s biggest State, Uttar Pradesh. This train route is important politically,  economically and logistically for the country. Here are some of the most popular train in this route:

Popular Trains

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (22426)

• GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12596)

• ANVT MAU SF EXP (22540)

Handy Tips

• Many passengers want to know about the train’s movement in detail to plan their journey better. You can use train schedule services that provide the official timings of the train along with Halting station, the time of arrival on these stations as well as the time of the departure.
• Indian Railways allows users to book their train tickets 60 days before the date of departure of the train. If you missed that slot, use the Tatkal ticket process.
• RailMitra gives you the option to pre-book your meals. With pre-booking you can travel without any stress as your food situation is already sorted.

Mumbai to Varanasi Train Route

Mumbai to Varanasi train route is one of the longest train route connecting the  financial capital of the country with Patna. The economic capital of the country attracts a number of people from the spiritual capital of the country. People head to the city of Dreams to make a few of their dreams true as well.

Popular Trains

• LTT JAYNAGAR EXP (11061)

• LTT BANARAS EXP (12167)

• LTT GKP SF EXP (12165)

Travel Smarter

• If the train is running late or if you are trying to find “Where is my train”, you can use the live train running service at RailMitra.
• Since, this journey is on the longer side, it is better if you book AC train seats.
• First check for the seats that are left for booking. RailMitra’s train seat availability service can be very useful for you.

Kolkata to Patna Train Route

Kolkata is closer to Patna both culturally as well as geographically. Many people from Patna choose Kolkata instead of Mumbai or Delhi for work or education related purposes because of this vicinity. After the conclusion of Dura Puja in Kolkata, people from Patna remain excited for a visit to home during the pious Chhath festival. Here are some of the prominent trains of  Kolkata to Patna train route:

Popular Trains

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (22347)

• RAJDHANI EXPRES (12305)

• VIBHUTI EXPRESS (12333)

Tips for Travellers

• As with all the other busy train routes, try to book the ticket as early as possible for a smooth travel experience.
• If the train is delayed or you want to enquire about your train’s whereabouts you can use the live train running status at RailMitra.
• If you are worried about Satvik or pure veg food in train, you can easily get it using the RailMitra platform.

Festive Travel Checklist

• Try to grab your tickets the moment booking opens. Indian Railways usually allows reservations about 60 days before your travel date, so if you plan ahead, you stand a much better chance of getting a confirmed seat — especially during the festive season when trains fill up fast.

• Take a few minutes to plan your trip properly. Before you start packing, jot down the things you can’t do without — your ID card, charger, medicines, maybe even that extra box of sweets for home. Having a short checklist handy saves you from those last-minute “I forgot something” moments right when you’re about to leave.

• Order Pure Veg food in train: During festive season travelers have strict hygienic requirements where they consume only satvik food. RailMitra is the number one provider of Pure veg food in trains as the food is brought by a team of FSSAI approved vendors only. 

• Track live train timings: During the festive rush trains often get delayed. Usi Live train running status service to keep the track of most updated train location and timings. 

• Look for Tatkal and Vikalp scheme: If you lost the 60 days ARP and now the ticket is all full or waitlisted, you can use Tatkal. This service lets you book confirmed train tickets one day before the date of departure. If you  have a Waitlisted train ticket Vikalp scheme can look for any alternative journey options that might be suitable for you. 

• Check your Booking status: If your booking is not confirmed you can check its current status using the RailMitra PNR status check service.

How RailMitra Simplifies Festive Travel in Busy Train Route

• Check your PNR Status along with the PNR Confirmation Prediction available. You can check if the chart has been prepared or not using this service.

• If you are looking for the best train for your festive journey, use RailMitra’s train schedule service. With the help of this service you can get complete information about a train’s journey such as its stoppages, the arrival and departure timings on these stations, halt duration and much more.

• Now you have picked the train best suited for your journey, you should check if seats are up for booking on this train of yours.. You can check this using RailMitra’s  trains Seat availability where it tells you in real time the number of seats that are available for booking.

• The biggest problems passengers face during the train journey is ensuring Satvik and pure veg food in the train. RailMitra specializes in Satvik food deliveries as it also caters to people looking for Jain food in train.

• If you are travelling with your family or friends, pantry food becomes a nightmare. Different people have different tastes, but with Pantry food you would have to promise the same old, boring food for everyone. With RailMitra you can place group food order in train. The food will be 100% Satvik and FSSAI approved.

RailMitra takes the stress out of festive travel by handling the planning, tracking, and even your food.

Wrapping Up

Journey during the festive season is no less stressful and energy consuming than running a marathon. From the crowds of passengers rushing towards the station to the busy platform where getting inside the train feels a win, train journeys in festive season can be chaotic. 

However, with proper planning and resourceful thinking, passengers can overcome this festive challenge. RailMitra brings out important informational services related to Indian Railways that are aimed at making their journey less stressful. During high crowd events like the festive season, these services become essential.

So, if you are planning to take a festive journey soon, use these services to settle common railway issues like PNR Status, live train running status and train food delivery. RailMitra ensures that all of your requirements on train during this Diwali and Chhath are fulfilled. We hope this Diwali and Chhath, a shower of blessings fall upon you and your family.