22 Chhath Puja Special Trains from Delhi to Bihar!
Northern Railway operates 22 Chhath Puja special trains from Delhi to manage the massive passenger surge. See how security and facilities have been boosted.
Northern Railway has significantly ramped up its operations to accommodate the massive influx of devotees traveling for the festival. As of today, November 15, 2026, the railway has deployed 22 Chhath Puja special trains from Delhi to ensure passengers can reach their destinations more easily.
This deployment follows the launch of 27 additional east-bound services yesterday. Railway officials have indicated that more unreserved special trains may be introduced on short notice, depending on real-time passenger volume and demand.
Managing the Massive Passenger Surge
During the Chhath Puja festival, the footfall at Delhi stations experiences a massive spike, typically jumping from five lakh to as high as eight lakh passengers every single day. To handle this intense pressure, Northern Railway is focusing heavily on organized crowd management and ensuring sufficient train availability.
Himanshu Upadhyay, the Chief Public Relations Officer for Northern Railway, noted that the current priority is maintaining order and providing enough transport options for the millions of travelers heading home.
High-Tech Surveillance and Increased Security
Safety remains a top priority during this period of high congestion. To manage the crowds and ensure passenger security, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has increased its presence by 60% across major terminals. Northern Railway is also leveraging advanced technology to monitor station density, including:
- AI-enabled CCTV surveillance: Used to monitor real-time station density and prevent overcrowding.
- Hourly ticket-tracking systems: This allows officials to identify high-demand destinations, such as Darbhanga and Samastipur, in real-time.
Enhanced Facilities and On-Ground Assistance
To make the journey smoother for commuters, several infrastructure and service improvements have been implemented at key stations:
- New Delhi Railway Station: Dedicated Yatri Suvidha Kendra facilities are available to assist travelers.
- Anand Vihar Terminal: New holding areas have been established to manage waiting passengers.
- Rail Sevaks: Approximately 400 dedicated 'Rail Sevaks' have been deployed to provide hands-on assistance to passengers.
- Faster Ticketing: The use of handheld ticket vending machines is being utilized to speed up the process.
Furthermore, to prevent congestion within the stations, authorities have implemented separate entry and exit points specifically for reserved and unreserved travelers.