Northern Railway: 27 Special Trains for Chhath Puja from Delhi
Northern Railway operates 27 special trains from Delhi NCR for Chhath Puja 2026. Check station details and safety measures for smooth travel.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the Chhath Puja festival, Northern Railway has deployed 27 special trains departing from major stations across the Delhi NCR region on November 10, 2026.
Station-wise Distribution of Special Services
The special services have been strategically distributed across various terminals to manage the festive rush effectively. The breakdown of departures is as follows:
- Anand Vihar Terminal: 9 trains
- New Delhi: 6 trains
- Shakur Basti: 5 trains
- Delhi Junction: 3 trains
- Hazrat Nizamuddin: 3 trains
- Rohtak: 1 train
This deployment follows the operations on November 9, 2026, when the railway ran 29 services, consisting of 23 scheduled special trains and six additional unreserved 'TOD' special trains. The momentum is expected to increase further, with 31 special trains scheduled to depart from Delhi-area stations on November 11, 2026.
Advanced AI Surveillance and Safety Protocols
To ensure passenger safety and efficient crowd management, authorities have implemented high-tech monitoring systems. The Railway Board has established a 24-hour 'war room' that utilizes approximately 700 AI-enabled cameras to monitor passenger density across 28 major stations.
At the New Delhi Railway Station, the area has been partitioned into three distinct color-coded zones to manage movement:
- Yellow Zone
- Green Zone
- Blue Zone
In addition to these measures, infrastructure improvements have been made, including the installation of temporary passenger shelters and permanent holding facilities to provide relief to travelers.
Standby Readiness and Crowd Management
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) for Northern Railway, confirmed that railway officials are maintaining close surveillance of all passenger movements. To handle any sudden increase in demand, special rakes are kept on standby at several key locations, including:
- Shakur Basti
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Anand Vihar
- New Delhi
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is also actively deployed to manage crowd control and assist travelers throughout the festive period. Passengers are advised to verify their real-time train status via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling 139.