Hadapsar-Muzaffarpur: 24 Special Trains for Diwali & Chhath
To tackle the massive surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festive season, Central Railway has announced the operation of 24 weekly festival special trains. These services will connect Hadapsar (Pune) and Muzaffarpur, providing much-needed relief for commuters traveling during the Pooja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals in 2026.
Utilizing Amrit Bharat rakes, these special services are scheduled to run from October through November 2026. The initiative aims to ensure smoother travel for thousands of passengers heading home to celebrate with their families.
Detailed Schedule of Special Services
The special operations are divided into four distinct train services to ensure regular weekly connectivity between the two major regions:
- Train No. 01453 (Hadapsar to Muzaffarpur): This service departs every Monday from October 19 to November 23, 2026. It leaves Hadapsar at 7:55 PM and arrives in Muzaffarpur at 12:00 PM on Wednesday.
- Train No. 01454 (Muzaffarpur to Hadapsar): Departing every Wednesday from October 21 to November 25, 2026, this train leaves Muzaffarpur at 1:15 PM and reaches Hadapsar at 2:45 AM on Friday.
- Train No. 01481 (Hadapsar to Muzaffarpur): Operating every Tuesday from October 20 to November 24, 2026, it departs at 7:55 PM and reaches its destination at 12:00 PM on Thursday.
- Train No. 01482 (Muzaffarpur to Hadapsar): This service runs every Thursday from October 22 to November 26, 2026, departing Muzaffarpur at 1:15 PM and arriving at Hadapsar at 2:45 AM on Saturday.
Coach Composition and Amenities
The railway has planned different coach configurations to cater to various passenger needs across these services:
22-Coach LHB Configuration
Trains 01453 and 01454 will consist of 22 LHB coaches, including:
- 11 Unreserved General Second-Class coaches
- 8 Sleeper-Class coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 Luggage/Brake Vans
18-Coach Configuration
Trains 01481 and 01482 will feature an 18-coach setup, consisting of:
- 7 Unreserved General Second-Class coaches
- 8 Sleeper-Class coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 Luggage/Brake Vans
Major Halts and Route Information
These festival special trains will provide connectivity across several important stations, ensuring passengers can board or alight at convenient locations. The scheduled halts include:
Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar, Sonpur, and Hajipur.
Booking Information: Passengers can book tickets for Train Nos. 01453 and 01481 through the official IRCTC website or at any computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) centres. Bookings for these services commenced on October 19, 2026.