Diwali & Chhath Rush: Special Trains to Stop at Kanpur!
To tackle the massive surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced a massive deployment of special trains. Between October 1 and November 30, 2026, the railway will operate a staggering 8,454 special train trips to ensure smooth travel for commuters during the Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations.
According to Amit Kumar, Public Relations Officer of the Prayagraj Division, and Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, these services are part of a nationwide initiative to manage heavy festive traffic across Uttar Pradesh and other key regions.
Key Trains Stopping at Kanpur and Govindpuri
Travelers in the Kanpur region will benefit from several important special services. Specifically, the following trains have been scheduled to stop at Govindpuri:
- New Delhi-Howrah Superfast Special (04092/04091): This service is scheduled for a one-trip run, departing Delhi on October 17 and Howrah on October 18.
- Khurda Road-Anand Vihar Special (08407/08408): This special will run from Khurda Road on October 17 and from Anand Vihar on October 19.
New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special Services
For those seeking premium travel, the New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express Special (02252/02251) will be in operation. This special service will include a five-minute stop at Kanpur Central.
Vande Bharat Schedule Details:
- Initial Runs: The train will operate from New Delhi on October 16 and 18, and from Patna on October 17 and 19.
- Regular Festive Schedule: From October 21 to November 25, the service will run from New Delhi every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. From Patna, it will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday through November 26.
More Festive Specials for Uttar Pradesh
The railway has also introduced several other services to ease the journey for passengers heading to various destinations:
- Ahmedabad-Malda Town Special (09401/09402): Starting October 21, this weekly service will run every Wednesday and includes a stop at Kanpur Central.
- Prayagraj-Asarwa Festival Special: Running from October 21 to November 26, this train will complete six trips in both directions, with a designated stop at Kanpur Central.
- Dadri Route Extensions: North Central Railway has extended the routes of the Prayagraj-Dadri and Narayanpur Bazar-Dadri specials to Shakurbasti. These services will pass through Kanpur Central. The Prayagraj special will run four days a week, while the Narayanpur Bazar special will operate three days a week through December.
- Khatipura-Kolkata Special: This service is scheduled to complete four trips between October 28 and November 20.