SCR Announces Special Festive Trains from Hyderabad
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the 2026 Dussehra and Diwali festival season, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced a series of special train services originating from Hyderabad. These measures, officially declared on September 29, 2026, are designed to alleviate the heavy pressure on regular train services during the holiday period.
Prayagraj-Charlapalli Special Services
A central component of this festive expansion is the introduction of the Prayagraj-Charlapalli special trains. These services are intended to provide much-needed connectivity for travelers moving between these regions.
- Prayagraj-Charlapalli Special (04121): This service commenced operations on September 28, 2026, and will run every Monday until November 30, 2026, providing a total of 10 services.
- Charlapalli-Prayagraj Special (04122): The return journey will operate every Tuesday from September 29, 2026, to December 1, 2026, also consisting of 10 scheduled services.
These special trains will make scheduled stops at several key stations, including Manikpur, Satna, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Betul, Pandhurna, Nagpur, Sevagram, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Mancherial, and Kazipet. Passengers can choose from various accommodation types, including 2AC, 3AC, sleeper, and general second-class coaches.
Expanded Festive Connectivity and Extensions
In addition to the Prayagraj route, SCR has established extra festive connectivity on the Charlapalli-Brahmapur and Mumbai-Chennai routes for the months of October and November 2026.
Several other existing services have also been extended through October and November 2026 to accommodate travelers. These extended routes include:
- Secunderabad–Naharlagun
- Hyderabad–Kollam
- Secunderabad–Srikakulam Road
- Charlapalli–Tiruvannamalai
- Jalna–Tirupati