WCR Diwali Chhath Puja Special Trains for Bihar & UP
West Central Railway announces special trains from Rani Kamlapati to Danapur, Gorakhpur, and Rewa for the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush.
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festivities, West Central Railway has announced several Diwali Chhath Puja special trains. These services, departing from Rani Kamlapati station, are specifically designed to help travelers reach key destinations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh more easily during the 2026 holiday season.
Detailed Schedule of Special Services
According to Bhopal Division Public Relations Officer (PRO) Navals Agarwal, these special trains will include official halts at Itarsi Junction to facilitate better connectivity for passengers. The specific schedules are as follows:
Rani Kamlapati – Danapur Special (01661/01662)
- Train 01661: Departs Rani Kamlapati on November 11 at 14:25 and arrives in Danapur at 09:15 the following day (November 12).
- Train 01662: Departs Danapur on November 12 at 11:20 and arrives at Rani Kamlapati at 10:50 the next day (November 13).
Rani Kamlapati – Gorakhpur Special (01663)
- Train 01663: Departs Rani Kamlapati on November 7 at 18:45 and reaches Gorakhpur at 12:30 the next day (November 8).
- Return Journey: Departs Gorakhpur on November 9 at 07:50 and arrives at Rani Kamlapati on November 10 at 01:15.
In addition to these routes, the railway has also introduced additional services for the Rani Kamlapati–Rewa Superfast route to help manage the high holiday demand.
Coach Composition and Facilities
To ensure a balance of comfort and capacity for the festive rush, each special train will operate with an 18-coach composition. The breakdown of the coaches is as follows:
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General coaches
- 1 AC-II coach
- 1 AC-III coach
- 2 SLRD coaches
Booking and Real-time Updates
Railway authorities advise passengers to plan their journeys well in advance to avoid inconvenience. Reservations can be secured through the IRCTC website or at computerized reservation centers. For those traveling in unreserved coaches, tickets are available through the UTS system.
To stay updated on live train movements, passengers are encouraged to use the NTES app or the official Indian Railways inquiry website for real-time station-wise arrival and departure information.