Diwali & Chhath Puja: New Festive Special Trains Announced
Indian Railways announces new festive special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja to ease the passenger rush. Check routes for Patna and Gorakhpur.
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic, Indian Railways has announced several festive special trains for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja season. This initiative is designed to provide much-needed relief to travelers facing long waiting lists by significantly increasing the overall carrying capacity during the peak holiday period.
Chandigarh to Patna Special Service
One of the key services introduced is the Chandigarh–Patna Special (04510/04509). This train is scheduled to depart from Chandigarh on November 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM, and is expected to reach Patna the following day at 9:15 PM.
For the return journey, the train will depart from Patna on November 7, 2026, at 11:15 PM, arriving back in Chandigarh at 9:40 PM on November 8.
Key Stoppages include:
- Ambala Cantt
- Saharanpur
- Roorkee
- Moradabad
- Bareilly
- Shahjahanpur
- Hardoi
- Alamnagar
- Utratia
- Sultanpur
Rani Kamalapati to Gorakhpur Special
To assist commuters traveling toward eastern Uttar Pradesh, the Rani Kamalapati–Gorakhpur Special (01663/01664) will be operational. The service departs from Rani Kamalapati on November 7, 2026, at 6:45 PM, reaching Gorakhpur on November 8 at 12:30 PM.
The return leg will leave Gorakhpur on November 9, 2026, at 7:50 AM, arriving at Rani Kamalapati on November 10 at 1:15 AM. These trains will be equipped with 18 modern coaches to handle the heavy demand.
Major Stoppages:
- Vidisha
- Bina
- Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
- Orai
- Kanpur
- Lucknow
- Barabanki
- Budhwal
- Gonda
- Mankapur
- Basti
Rani Kamalapati to Danapur Special
Additionally, the West Central Railway is operating the Rani Kamalapati–Danapur Special (01661/01662), departing on November 11. This route will serve several important stations, including:
- Narmadapuram
- Itarsi
- Pipariya
- Jabalpur
- Katni
- Satna
- Prayagraj Chheoki
- Mirzapur
- Buxar
Note: Passengers are strongly advised to verify all schedules and PNR status through official Indian Railways portals or the NTES app, as timings may be subject to operational adjustments.