Chhath Puja: Special Trains via Kanpur for Delhi-Patna Rush
Indian Railways announces special trains, including Vande Bharat services, via Kanpur to manage the Chhath Puja rush between Delhi and Bihar.
To ease the heavy passenger load during the auspicious festival, Indian Railways has rolled out several Chhath Puja special trains. These services, passing through Kanpur Central, are specifically aimed at providing relief to passengers traveling between the National Capital Region (NCR) and Bihar during the critical Sandhya Arghya on November 14 and Usha Arghya on November 15.
Vande Bharat Festival Specials: Fully Reserved Services
For travelers seeking a premium experience, the North Central Railway is operating Vande Bharat Festival Specials. These are fully reserved services, and passengers are advised to make advance bookings to secure their seats.
- Train 02258 (New Delhi–Patna): This service departed New Delhi on November 11 at 5:00 AM, arriving at Kanpur Central at 10:00 AM and reaching Patna Junction at 6:30 PM.
- Train 02257 (Patna–New Delhi): This return service is scheduled to depart Patna Junction on November 12 at 8:00 AM, reaching Kanpur Central at 5:50 PM and New Delhi at 9:30 PM.
- Train 02436 (New Delhi–Patna): Set to depart New Delhi on November 13 at 8:35 AM, it will arrive at Kanpur Central at 1:35 PM and reach Patna Junction at 9:30 PM.
- Train 02435 (Patna–New Delhi): This train departs Patna Junction on November 14 at 8:00 AM, arriving at Kanpur Central at 3:50 PM and New Delhi at 9:30 PM.
Unreserved Festival Special Services
To accommodate the massive influx of devotees who may not have reserved seats, the railways are also operating unreserved services. The Shakurbasti–Jhajha Junction Unreserved Festival Special (04410/04409) will be operating through Kanpur Central during the period from November 11 to November 15.
Ensuring Safe and Timely Travel
Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the North Central Railway, Prayagraj Division, confirmed that all operations are being managed to ensure that devotees can travel safely and reach their destinations on time.
These special services will provide designated stoppages at several major railway hubs, including:
- Aligarh
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction