
Punjab to Bihar: New Festive Special Trains Announced
Northern Railway launches new special express trains between Punjab and Bihar to ease travel during Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026.
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Northern Railway launches new special express trains between Punjab and Bihar to ease travel during Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026.

Heavy vehicles from Moradabad to Bijnor are diverted due to railway track maintenance at Noorpur. Check the new routes via Hapur and Meerut.

North Central Railway adds an extra sleeper coach to the Kanpur-Bengaluru special train to manage the festive rush between October and November 2026.

The Eidgah-Bandikui MEMU train derailed near Kherli station. No injuries were reported, and officials are investigating the cause.

Indian Railways announces 580 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026 to handle festive rush across major routes.

Indian Railways reports a 6.14% rise in freight loading for September 2026, driven by high demand in food grains, coal, and clinker.

NHSRCL completes 14 massive portal beams over the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani line in Vadodara, a major step for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train.

Indian Railways starts a final location survey for the new 60km Mathura-Aligarh rail line to boost connectivity in Uttar Pradesh.

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the tentative schedule for the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-1 exam, expected in late December 2026.

East Central Railway is setting up waterproof holding areas at 15 stations to manage 100,000 daily passengers during Diwali and Chhath Puja.

The Cabinet will decide on the Productivity Linked Bonus for 11 million railway employees on October 14, 2026. Check eligibility and details.

Dariyabad station passengers face massive trouble as Tatkal ticket booking remains suspended for six years, causing huge inconvenience and revenue loss.

Indian Railways to launch 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains with luxury amenities like hot water showers and KAVACH safety by June 2027.

Indian Railways has started the final location survey for a direct Mathura-Aligarh rail line, aiming to end a 79-year connectivity gap.

Indian Railways launches 14 pairs of special trains and 100+ services for Diwali and Chhath to tackle high festive travel demand.

Indian Railways faces extreme festive rush with long waiting lists for Diwali and Chhath. Over 100 special trains announced to ease congestion.
Eastern Railway introduces premium floral comforters in Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani First AC to boost comfort for the Durga Puja season.

Indian Railways announces 20 special train stops at Maihar and Vindhyachal stations to assist pilgrims during the Shardiya Navratri fair.

Ranchi Railway Division launches 10 special trains to manage the Dussehra and Diwali rush as regular reserved berths are fully booked.

The Amritsar-Jaynagar Express will now stop at Panipat Junction starting October 16, providing better connectivity for passengers to Bihar and UP.

Construction of the new Chandra village railway overbridge has begun in Pisawan to end traffic congestion. Completion is expected within 18 months.

Plan your December 13 travel! Learn about the booking opening date, Tatkal timings, and new IRCTC Aadhaar rules for Indian Railways.

Northern Railway introduces unreserved special trains between Shakurbasti and Mansi Junction to ease the festive season rush for UP and Bihar travelers.

Indian Railways introduces Amritsar-Jaynagar Puja Special (04652/04651) via Delhi and Muzaffarpur for the 2026 festive season. Check schedules here.