Indian Railways observe fast filling in trains amid festive rush. Therefore, 100 special trains have been announced to tackle the huge rush during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja. Special services will connect West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other states and their major cities.
Every year, the railway operates multiple services to handle the high demand. Therefore, adding additional coaches to improve seat availability can be a strategic move. Passengers planning the journey during festive time can use these special train services.
100 Special Trains: A Strategic Move for Upcoming Festival
Considering the upcoming festival, Indian Railways has decided to run 100 special services for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja. Increasing seat availability is a big move to reduce longer waiting lists. The advance booking window has already filled with waiting lists, and passengers looking for alternatives can book tickets in festival special trains.
Special services will operate from early October and continue till late November. The train will cover major cities like Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Subedarganj, Patna, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Kolkata, Sealdah and others. Passengers can check seat availability and book tickets amid festive rush.
Festival Special Trains for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath
Special services, including augmented regular services with extra coaches, can strategically help passengers to get more options. However, the train schedule is best for deciding the right train for the destination amid high occupancy and larger crowds.
Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja are in a row and make a festive season. Therefore, railway stations observe huge crowds during the festive season, and special services support better management.
List of Special Services for Upcoming Festivals
| Train Number | Train Name | Source Station | Destination Station |
| 01905 | CNB ASV SPL | KANPUR CENTRAL | ASARVA JN |
| 01907 | AGC UDN H SPL | AGRA CANTT | UDHNA JN |
| 01908 | UDN AGC SPL | UDHNA JN | AGRA CANTT |
| 01909 | ASV AGC SPL | ASARVA JN | AGRA CANTT |
| 02200 | BDTS VGLJ SPL | BANDRA TERMINUS | V LAKSHMIBAIJHS |
| 02199 | VGLJ BDTS SF SPL | V LAKSHMIBAIJHS | BANDRA TERMINUS |
| 02878 | ANVT RNC SPL | ANAND VIHAR TRM | RANCHI |
| 04105 | PRYJ UDN SPL | PRAYAGRAJ JN. | UDHNA JN |
| 04106 | UDN PRYJ SPL | UDHNA JN | PRAYAGRAJ JN. |
| 04119 | SFG BL SPL | SUBEDARGANJ | VALSAD |
| 04120 | BL SFG SPL EXP | VALSAD | SUBEDARGANJ |
| 04139 | PRYJ DDR SPL | PRAYAGRAJ JN. | DADAR |
| 04140 | DDR PRYJ SF SPL | DADAR | PRAYAGRAJ JN. |
| 04155 | SFG UDN SPL | SUBEDARGANJ | UDHNA JN |
| 04156 | UDN SFG SPL | UDHNA JN | SUBEDARGANJ |
| 04169 | SFG INDB SPL | SUBEDARGANJ | INDORE JN BG |
The above special services are set to run between the source and destination stations, covering multiple en route stations. However, go through the Indian Railway station details to find special trains between stations.
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