
Diwali & Chhath Rush: Massive Waiting Lists for Major Trains
Indian Railways faces extreme festive rush with long waiting lists for Diwali and Chhath. Over 100 special trains announced to ease congestion.
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Indian Railway Updates on Routes, Cancelation, New Trains, Special Trains.

Indian Railways faces extreme festive rush with long waiting lists for Diwali and Chhath. Over 100 special trains announced to ease congestion.
Eastern Railway introduces premium floral comforters in Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani First AC to boost comfort for the Durga Puja season.

Indian Railways announces 20 special train stops at Maihar and Vindhyachal stations to assist pilgrims during the Shardiya Navratri fair.

Ranchi Railway Division launches 10 special trains to manage the Dussehra and Diwali rush as regular reserved berths are fully booked.

The Amritsar-Jaynagar Express will now stop at Panipat Junction starting October 16, providing better connectivity for passengers to Bihar and UP.

Plan your December 13 travel! Learn about the booking opening date, Tatkal timings, and new IRCTC Aadhaar rules for Indian Railways.

Northern Railway introduces unreserved special trains between Shakurbasti and Mansi Junction to ease the festive season rush for UP and Bihar travelers.

Indian Railways introduces Amritsar-Jaynagar Puja Special (04652/04651) via Delhi and Muzaffarpur for the 2026 festive season. Check schedules here.

Indian Railways launches unreserved festival special trains between Delhi and Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check schedules and dates here.

Indian Railways launches weekly Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Puja Special and resumes Gorakhpur-Gonda passenger service for the festive season.

Track maintenance in Ghazipur near Zamania and Saidpur has caused severe traffic jams, delaying an ambulance heading to Varanasi.

Indian Railways deployed buses to transport 279 passengers after heavy rain and fallen trees disrupted the Najibabad-Kotdwar branch line.