Central Railway 950 Special Trains for Diwali & Chhath Puja
Central Railway announces 950 special train trips to Bihar and UP for Diwali and Chhath Puja to manage festive passenger rush.
To manage the massive influx of passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, Central Railway has announced the operation of 950 special train trips. These Central Railway special trains are designed to alleviate the extreme pressure on regular services and assist the large number of migrants returning to their home states.
Priority Routes: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
The special operations are strategically focused on connecting major hubs in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The breakdown of these trips is as follows:
- Uttar Pradesh: 273 special trips have been scheduled to serve the state.
- Bihar: 282 special trips will serve key locations including Patna, Danapur, Raxaul, and Saharsa.
Division-wise Trip Distribution
The management of these special services is split between the Mumbai and Pune divisions to ensure efficient operations:
Mumbai Division
- Trips to Uttar Pradesh: 176
- Trips to Bihar: 135
Pune Division
- Trips to Uttar Pradesh: 97
- Trips to Bihar: 139
Crowd Management and Passenger Advisory
To tackle the expected congestion at stations, railway authorities will establish temporary holding areas at 15 major railway stations across Bihar, starting from November 3.
Passengers are advised to plan their travel in advance. Tickets can be booked through the following channels:
- The official IRCTC website
- The IRCTC mobile application
- Computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters
For real-time updates on seat availability and schedule changes, travelers are encouraged to monitor IRCTC platforms or contact the railway helpline at 139 or utilize official railway inquiry services.