Indian Railways Special Trains: New Delhi, Howrah & Mumbai Routes
Indian Railways introduces new reserved and unreserved special trains for November 2026 to manage the festive passenger surge.
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the November 2026 festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several unreserved and reserved special train services. This strategic initiative aims to reduce heavy congestion on regular routes and facilitate smoother travel for commuters across the country.
Unreserved Festival Special Services
For passengers looking for quick transit options, several unreserved festival special services have been scheduled:
- Shakur Basti–Subedarganj (04420/04419): These services will operate from November 6 to November 8.
- Sirhind–Saharsa (04530/04529): The trains are scheduled to run from Sirhind on November 6, 10, and 14, and from Saharsa on November 7, 11, and 15.
- Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (04690/04689): These services operated on November 5 and 6.
Expanded Reserved Special Train Routes
To accommodate passengers planning their journeys in advance, Indian Railways has also expanded its reserved special services:
- New Delhi–Howrah (04054/04053): This service is active on multiple dates between November 4 and November 14.
- Anand Vihar Terminal–Sabour (04066/04065): These trains are scheduled for November 6, 7, 11, and 12 from Anand Vihar, and November 7, 8, 12, and 13 from Sabour.
- New Delhi–Gorakhpur (04022/04021): Services will depart New Delhi on November 6 and 13, and from Gorakhpur on November 7 and 14.
- Ludhiana–Purnea (04660/04659): These trains operated on November 5/6 and November 9/10.
Special Diwali Boost for Mumbai-Nagpur Route
Recognizing the intense travel demand during the Diwali period, Central Railway has introduced 12 special services specifically between Mumbai and Nagpur. This addition is intended to provide much-needed relief to travelers in the Maharashtra region during the holiday rush.
Traveler Advisory: Passengers are strongly advised to verify real-time timings, seat availability, and specific route details through the official NTES website or by contacting the railway helpline at 139.