20 Maihar Navratri Special Trains Stops Announced
To assist pilgrims visiting the Maa Sharda Devi temple, Indian Railways has announced Maihar Navratri special trains stops at Maihar and Vindhyachal stations. These temporary operational adjustments are designed to manage the massive influx of devotees expected during the Shardiya Navratri fair in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh.
Temporary Halts at Maihar Station
According to Sumit Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Eastern Railway, and Saraswati Chandra of East Central Railway, between 15 and 20 trains will receive a five-minute temporary halt at Maihar station. These special stops are scheduled to facilitate travel during the peak festival period, spanning from October 10 or 11 until October 21, 22, or 26, 2026.
The following trains have been granted these temporary halts to accommodate travelers from various major cities:
- LTT-Gorakhpur Express
- LTT-Chhapra Express
- Chennai Central-Chhapra Express
- Valsad-Muzaffarpur Express
- LTT-Raxaul Express
- Durg-Nautanwa Express
- Pune-Gorakhpur Express
- LTT-Ayodhya Cantt Express
- Surat-Chhapra Express
These services connect important hubs including Mumbai, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Raxaul, Muzaffarpur, Pune, Surat, Chennai, and Ballia.
Special Stops at Vindhyachal Station
In addition to the arrangements at Maihar, the Vindhyachal station will also host temporary halts for two specific long-distance services. To aid the pilgrimage, the following trains will stop at Vindhyachal for two minutes from October 11 through October 26, 2026:
- 12167 LTT-Banaras Express
- 12168 Banaras-LTT Express
Important Travel Advisory for Pilgrims
The coordination for these special arrangements is being handled collectively by the North Eastern Railway, West Central Railway, and East Central Railway.
Railway officials have strongly advised all passengers to verify the current schedule, specific timings, and exact dates for their respective trains before commencing their journey to ensure a hassle-free trip.