Udhna to Jaynagar Special Trains for Festive Rush
Indian Railways announces special unreserved trains between Udhna and Jaynagar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check schedules and stops here.
To tackle the massive passenger surge during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, Indian Railways has announced new unreserved special train services between Udhna and Jaynagar. These special runs aim to ease the heavy travel demand heading toward Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where waiting lists have been exceptionally long on regular routes.
Udhna to Jaynagar: Train 09071 Schedule
For passengers traveling from Udhna toward Jaynagar, the special service Train Number 09071 will operate on specific dates to ensure better connectivity during the festive period.
- Departure from Udhna: 1:00 PM on November 10 and November 11, 2026.
- Arrival at Jaynagar: 8:30 AM on the third day of the journey.
Jaynagar to Udhna: Train 09072 Schedule
The return service, Train Number 09072, will cater to those heading back from the Jaynagar region toward Gujarat.
- Departure from Jaynagar: 11:30 AM on November 8, 12, and 13, 2026.
- Arrival at Udhna: 2:30 AM on the third day of the journey.
Note: Both of these special services will consist exclusively of General Second Class coaches.
Key Stops and Route Details
The special trains will provide connectivity across several important junctions and towns. The scheduled stops include:
- Chalthan, Bardoli, and Vyara
- Nandurbar, Amalner, Jalgaon, and Bhusaval
- Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, and Katni
- Satna, Manikpur, and Prayagraj Chheoki
- Mirzapur and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, and Sonpur
- Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani
Massive Festive Rail Network Expansion
Indian Railways is significantly scaling up its operations to manage the seasonal influx. During this festive period, the national carrier is operating approximately 15,000 trains to and from Bihar, a notable increase from the standard 12,000 services.
Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the East Central Railway (ECR), confirmed that as of November 3, 2026, 103 pairs of special trains have been scheduled to originate or terminate within the zone.
Nationwide, a total of 106 special train services have been arranged to alleviate congestion. Passengers are strongly encouraged to verify live status, coach compositions, and detailed schedules through the official Indian Railways website or the IRCTC platform before planning their journey.