Eastern Railway to Run 984 Special Trains Post-Chhath Mahaparv
Eastern Railway announces 984 special train trips in November 2026 to manage the massive passenger rush following the Chhath Mahaparv festival.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger traffic following the Chhath Mahaparv celebrations, Eastern Railway has announced a massive relief plan. A total of 984 special train trips will be operated during November 2026 to ensure that commuters can return home smoothly and without extreme overcrowding.
According to Shibaram Majhi, the Chief Public Relations Officer for Eastern Railway, these special services are strategically planned to manage the post-festival return rush. The massive rollout includes 662 reserved services and 322 unreserved services. Of these, 506 trips are being managed directly by Eastern Railway, while 478 trips are being coordinated across other railway zones.
Key Routes and Major Stops
The special services will focus on high-demand corridors to alleviate the pressure on regular trains. Major routes identified for these special trips include the Howrah-Patna and Howrah-Gaya lines.
The Howrah-Gaya special train is set to provide essential connectivity with scheduled stops at several key stations, including:
- Bhagalpur
- Sultanganj
- Jamalpur
- Kahalgaon
- Abhaypur
Detailed Special Train Schedule
Passengers planning their travel should take note of these specific special services scheduled for November 2026:
Bhagalpur and Sahibganj Services
- Bhagalpur to Patna: Special services will operate on November 16 and November 23.
- Sahibganj to Bhagalpur: These special trains are scheduled for November 14 and November 20.
- Bhagalpur to Jaipur: A dedicated one-way special train will run on November 18.
Malda Division Operations
The Malda Division will also facilitate travel through special services running from Malda Town to Shakur Basti. These trains are designed to serve passengers at major stations such as Bhagalpur and Jamalpur, providing much-needed relief on these busy routes.
Note: Passengers are strongly advised to verify real-time schedules, timings, and specific stop information via the official Indian Railways website or by contacting the 139 inquiry service before planning their journey.