8 New Special Trains for Bihar Festive Season
Indian Railways has announced a major boost for travelers planning to head home for the upcoming holidays. To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali 2026 and Chhath Puja festivities, the authorities have unveiled a plan to operate eight new special train routes, designated as 'Trains on Demand' (TODs). These services will connect key northern hubs like Delhi, Chandigarh, Firozpur, and Rishikesh to various destinations across Bihar.
Key Festive Routes and Schedules
The new special services are scheduled to run from October 1 to November 30, 2026. These routes aim to provide much-needed relief to commuters traveling between North India and Bihar. The primary connections include:
- Chandigarh to Patna: This route will operate 18 trips, with services commencing on October 1.
- Anand Vihar Terminal to Muzaffarpur: Scheduled to run from October 13 to November 25.
- Delhi Junction to Sitamarhi: A weekly special service that will complete 6 trips between October 15 and November 21.
- New Delhi to Supaul: The LKQ Festival Special (04014) will provide high-frequency connectivity with a total