Northern Railway Boosts Festive Special Trains by 30%
Northern Railway will operate over 6,200 special trips this festive season, a 30% increase to manage passenger surges on major routes.
To manage the massive holiday rush, Northern Railway festive special trains will see a significant expansion, with the zone planning to operate over 6,200 trips this season.
This represents a substantial 30 percent increase compared to the 4,666 trips conducted during the same period last year. The enhanced service plan includes 2,600 trips generated by 42 newly regularized trains, which will supplement the 3,600 trips that had been previously announced.
Major Routes to See Increased Frequency
The special services are scheduled to operate on high-density routes to ensure smoother travel for commuters during the festive period. Key routes include:
- Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat
- Shakurbasti–Darbhanga
- Mata Vaishno Devi–Varanasi
- Chandigarh–Patna
- Anand Vihar–Patliputra
- New Delhi–Howrah
- Kolkata–Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Amritsar–Barauni
- New Delhi–Danapur
- Delhi–Kamakhya
- Delhi–Gaya
- Amritsar–Jaynagar
Enhanced Safety and Crowd Management
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, confirmed that comprehensive arrangements are in place to ensure a seamless, comfortable, and safe travel experience. Authorities have implemented measures to manage station crowds, bolster security protocols, and ensure the timely operation of all services.
Other Railway Zone Updates
Other railway zones are also preparing for the festive surge:
- North Central Railway: A Vande Bharat reserved festive special train will run on the Prayagraj–New Delhi section, completing 16 trips in each direction between October 24 and November 28, 2026.
- Western Railway: The frequency of seven pairs of special trains originating from Mumbai has been increased, with booking services having commenced on September 23.