Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Trains for Diwali & Chhath
SECR launches Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Puja Special trains to manage Diwali and Chhath rush. Check schedule, stops, and coach details.
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, the South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced the operation of special festival trains between Durg and Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi.
These services, designated as the Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Puja Special, are designed to provide confirmed travel options for commuters traveling between Chhattisgarh and the national capital during the busy holiday season.
Detailed Schedule for Puja Special Trains
The special services will operate under train numbers 08751 and 08752 on specific dates in November 2026. Passengers planning their festive travel should note the following timings:
Durg to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Train 08751)
- Departure Dates: November 1, November 8, and November 15, 2026.
- Departure Time: 10:45 a.m. from Durg.
- Arrival Time: 11:10 a.m. at Hazrat Nizamuddin (the following day).
Hazrat Nizamuddin to Durg (Train 08752)
- Departure Dates: November 2, November 9, and November 16, 2026.
- Departure Time: 12:30 p.m. from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
- Arrival Time: 1:45 p.m. at Durg (the following day).
Coach Composition and Major Halts
To accommodate a wide range of travelers, the train will feature a total of 20 coaches. The rake includes the following configurations:
- AC-II and AC-III
- Sleeper Class
- General Class
- SLR (Seating-cum-Luggage Rake)
The special train will provide connectivity through several key intermediate stops, including:
- Raipur
- Uslapur
- Pendra Road
- Anuppur
- Shahdol
- Umaria
- Katni Murwara
- Damoh
- Sagar
- Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
- Agra Cantt
- Mathura
Railway officials have advised all passengers to verify the latest information regarding departure times, halts, and operational status through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), the RailWan application, or the official Indian Railways website prior to beginning their journeys.