Kanpur Gets 4 Special Festival Trains for Diwali & Chhath Puja
To manage the massive surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming festive season, the North Central Railway (NCR) has announced a series of special train services. These "Trains on Demand" (TOD) and festival special trips are being introduced to provide relief to commuters traveling during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
Scheduled to operate from October 1 to November 30, 2026, these services will connect Uttar Pradesh to major destinations including Delhi, Bihar, Mumbai, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Karnataka. Among these, four pairs of special trains have been confirmed to pass through Kanpur Central to assist travelers.
Key Festival Special Trains via Kanpur Central
One of the primary additions is the unreserved Shakurbasti-Mansi festival special. The details for these services are as follows:
- Train 04406 (Shakurbasti to Mansi): This service will run on November 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2026.
- Train 04405 (Mansi to Shakurbasti): The return service is scheduled for November 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2026.
Both of these unreserved services will route through Kanpur Central, providing a vital link for passengers during the peak holiday period.
Additional Festive Connections
In addition to the Shakurbasti-Mansi route, other significant special services will pass through the region to cater to long-distance travelers:
- New Delhi–Kanpur Central Special (02456/02455): Designed to facilitate travel between the capital and Uttar Pradesh.
- Kanpur Central–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly (04131/04132): A weekly service connecting the region to Karnataka.
Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, noted that these arrangements involve close coordination with other railway zones, such as the Northeast Frontier Railway, to ensure smooth operations across the network.
Important Information for Passengers
Travelers planning to use these special services should keep the following details in mind:
Fare and Surcharge
Please be aware that these special services are subject to a 'Train on Special Fare' (TOSF) surcharge, which ranges from 10% to 30% of the regular fare.
Booking and Reservations
Because these trains are being announced in phases based on real-time demand, the reservation schedules might not follow the standard 60-day Advance Reservation Period. Passengers are encouraged to check availability via the IRCTC website or the Rail Connect app.
Tatkal Quota Timings
For those booking under the Tatkal quota, the timings for one day prior to departure from the originating station are:
- AC Classes: 10:00 AM
- Sleeper Class: 11:00 AM