Indian Railways extends festive special trains from Bihar to Mumbai and Pune
Indian Railways has announced the extension of several special train services connecting Raxaul, Muzaffarpur, and Saharsa to Mumbai and Pune to accommodate high passenger demand during the upcoming Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. This timely move aims to ease the massive festive rush and ensure comfortable travel for passengers heading home.
Key Highlights of the Festive Special Trains
• Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar (Pune) weekly special services (Train Nos. 05589/05590) have been extended to provide 10 additional trips in each direction.
• Train No. 05590 will depart Hadapsar every Thursday from September 24 to November 26, 2026, while Train No. 05589 will depart Muzaffarpur every Tuesday from September 22 to November 24, 2026.
• Raxaul to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai services (Train Nos. 05557/05558) will run 10 trips between September 22 and November 26, 2026.
• Saharsa and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai services (Train Nos. 05585/05586) will complete 11 trips operating from September 18 to November 29, 2026.
Detailed Schedule and Train Compositions
The Muzaffarpur–Hadapsar weekly special services maintain their existing timings, routes, and halts. The train composition includes one First AC-cum-AC 2-Tier, eight AC 3-Tier, one AC 3-Tier Economy, eight Sleeper Class, two General Second Class, one Second Seating-cum-Guard's Brake Van, and one Generator Car. Bookings for the extended Train No. 05590 commenced on September 18, 2026, via IRCTC and Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters.
For travelers commuting to and from Raxaul, Train No. 05557 is scheduled for 10 trips, running every Tuesday and Thursday between September 22 and November 26, 2026. This train consists of a robust layout featuring four General, four Sleeper, six AC 3-Tier, two AC 2-Tier, and one AC First-cum-Second Class coach.
Additionally, Train Nos. 05585/05586 will connect Saharsa and LTT, completing 11 trips. These services will run every Friday and Sunday from September 18 to November 29, 2026, with a composition of four General, eight Sleeper, six AC 3-Tier, and two Economy Class coaches.
Planning Your Festive Journey
These extensions are part of a nationwide initiative by Indian Railways to deploy over 100 special services to manage the heavy festive rush. Passengers are encouraged to check specific journey details via the RailMadad helpline at 139 or the official Indian Railways enquiry website before heading to the station. Planning ahead will help ensure a smoother travel experience during the peak celebration months.