SECR Special Trains: Bilaspur-Champa Service for Navratri
To accommodate the massive festive rush, the South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced SECR special trains between Bilaspur and Champa for the upcoming Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra celebrations. These unreserved services are designed to provide extra capacity for passengers traveling during this high-demand period.
Daily Festive Service: October 16 to October 20
The special train services are scheduled to operate daily from October 16 to October 20, 2026. This proactive measure follows a recent inspection of the Raigarh-Champa route conducted in the first week of October by SECR Bilaspur Zone General Manager, Tarun Prakash. During the visit, the Janjgir Chamber requested additional transport capacity to handle the significant volume of visitors expected at Naila station during the festivals.
Detailed Train Schedule and Timings
To ensure continuous movement, the special service will complete three round trips every day. The timings are as follows:
Departures from Bilaspur to Champa:
- Departure: 04:00 PM | Arrival: 05:05 PM
- Departure: 07:00 PM | Arrival: 08:10 PM
- Departure: 09:50 PM | Arrival: 11:00 PM
Departures from Champa to Bilaspur:
- Departure: 05:20 PM | Arrival: 06:30 PM
- Departure: 08:25 PM | Arrival: 09:35 PM
- Departure: 11:10 PM
Emergency Preparedness at Naila Station
In addition to the scheduled special trips, SECR has implemented measures to manage potential congestion and emergencies. An extra MEMU rake will be stationed at Naila from October 16 to October 20. This standby rake is intended to respond quickly to sudden surges in passenger numbers or any unforeseen operational requirements during the festive window.