Indian Railways Extends Seven Pairs of Special Trains Through November
Indian Railways has officially extended the operations of seven pairs of special train services to accommodate increased passenger traffic through November 2026. This move covers popular routes such as the Udhna-Madhubani and Ahmedabad-Darbhanga services. Indian Railways extends seven pairs of special trains to manage passenger demand through November 2026. The initiative is part of a broader seasonal strategy launched on September 11, 2026, featuring a record 90-day series of festival special trains running until December 7, 2026, for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Passengers are advised to verify train statuses via NTES or helpline 139 due to recent operational changes affecting around 120 trains in the Delhi Division from September 11 to September 13, 2026, for the BRICS Summit.
Specific Train Route Extensions
Specific extensions include the 02569 Darbhanga-New Delhi and 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga services, which have been extended until November 30 and December 1, 2026, respectively, adding 88 trips to each route. Additionally, Western Railway has extended the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad special (Train No. 09087) through November 25, 2026, and the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central service (Train No. 09088) through November 26, 2026. Furthermore, South Central Railway has extended the Hyderabad-Mangaluru Central Weekly Express Special (Train No. 07097/07098) through late November to ease holiday rushes.
Operational Adjustments and Passenger Advice
While railway officials continue to manage heavy seasonal transit demand, Northern Railway has implemented important operational changes. Approximately 120 trains within the Delhi Division were affected from September 11 to September 13, 2026, due to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. These adjustments include cancellations, diversions, and terminal changes, impacting various premium services including Rajdhani and Vande Bharat Express trains. Passengers are strongly advised to verify current train statuses via the National Train Enquiry System or by calling the official railway helpline at 139 before starting their journey.