Raipur Division Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath 2026
Raipur Railway Division announces special trains and platform changes for Diwali and Chhath 2026 to manage the festive rush.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Raipur Railway Division of South East Central Railway has unveiled a comprehensive set of festive arrangements. Following a high-level review meeting led by Divisional Railway Manager Mr. Dayanand on October 28, 2026, the division is prioritizing security, crowd management, and enhanced passenger facilities to ensure a smooth journey for travelers.
Bihar-Bound Trains to Shift Platforms
Passengers traveling on major Bihar-bound routes should take note of specific platform changes to avoid confusion at the station. From November 4 to November 14, 2026, three key trains will be diverted to Platform Number 7 at Raipur Railway Station. To access this platform easily, passengers are advised to use the Gudhiyari side entrance.
The affected trains include:
- Durg-Chhapra Sarnath Express (15160)
- Gondia-Barauni Express (15232)
- Durg-Ara South Bihar Express (13287)
Extra Coaches for Passenger Services
To accommodate the heavy rush in local and regional services, the division will augment several passenger trains with two additional general coaches each. This arrangement will be in place from November 5 to November 15, 2026, covering the following services:
- Bilaspur-Raipur Passenger (58201) and Raipur-Bilaspur Passenger (58202)
- Raipur-Junagarh Road Passenger (58207) and Junagarh Road-Raipur Passenger (58208)
- Raipur-Korba Passenger (58204)
- Raipur-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Passenger (58205) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Raipur Passenger (58206)
Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Puja Special Announced
In a major boost to festive travel, the Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Puja Special (08751/08752) will operate three trips in each direction. This special service is designed to provide much-needed connectivity during the peak holiday period.
Train Schedule and Stops
The schedule for the Puja Special is as follows:
- Service 08751 (Durg to Hazrat Nizamuddin): Departing Durg on November 1, 8, and 15.
- Service 08752 (Hazrat Nizamuddin to Durg): Departing Hazrat Nizamuddin on November 2, 9, and 16.
The train will consist of 20 coaches, including 11 sleeper coaches, four general coaches, two AC third-class, one AC second-class, and two SLRD coaches. It will provide scheduled stops at Raipur, Uslapur, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, and Umaria.
"These measures are designed to provide confirmed berths and ensure comfortable, safe travel for passengers during the festival," stated SDCM Dr. Suskar Vipul Vilas Rao.