
Delhi-Howrah Festive Special Trains to Ease Diwali Rush
Indian Railways to run special trains between Delhi and Howrah via Prayagraj for the 2026 festive season.
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Indian Railways to run special trains between Delhi and Howrah via Prayagraj for the 2026 festive season.
Indian Railways launches a special Vande Bharat service between New Delhi and Patna for the festive season. Check the new schedule and fares here.

Indian Railways introduces the Ahmedabad Malda Town special train for the festive season with a new scheduled halt at Eidgah station.

Gauge conversion is complete between Khandwa and Tukaithad. Diesel trains and electrification plans are underway to boost connectivity.

The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Patna and Jaynagar is temporarily replaced by a non-AC MEMU train for one month due to maintenance.

Indian Railways announces major train cancellations and frequency reductions from Dec 2026 to March 2027 due to heavy winter fog in North India.

Work on Indore Railway Station redevelopment is temporarily halted to prioritize the construction of the vital four-lane Shastri Bridge.

Indian Railways expands its network with 4 new trains, 3 route extensions, and 12 new station halts to improve connectivity and pilgrimage travel.

Plan your December 16 trip! Indian Railways announces booking dates and new Vande Bharat services between New Delhi and Patna.

North Central Railway suspends train stoppages at Jigna Station from Oct 24 to Nov 1 due to yard remodeling for the third rail line project.

The MP High Court has halted the felling of 250,000 trees for the Indore-Khandwa railway project to protect the Choral forest ecosystem.

The Supreme Court orders Indian Railways to provide insurance for counter tickets by October 27, 2026, ensuring parity with online bookings.

ECR GM Dimpy Garg says Darbhanga Junction redevelopment will speed up after Dec 1. The ₹340 crore project is part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Central Railway invites bids for a ₹62.71 crore Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal in Mulund to boost regional freight.

Authorities have sanctioned ₹4.21 crore for the Kusumkasa railway bridge construction to improve local connectivity.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews major passenger facility projects at Anand Vihar Terminal and Udhna Railway Station.

Sariya residents protest the ₹73 crore railway overbridge delay. Officials promise service road work starts after Durga Puja.

NWR announces weekly special trains between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai Rohilla to handle festive season travel demand.

IRCTC partners with QCI to implement digital food safety audits using geo-tagging and time-stamping to ensure high hygiene standards for passengers.

Indian Railways replaces pass-fail exams for Train Managers with a new grading system to improve safety and provide better training guidance.

NWR launches weekly special trains between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai for the festive season. View the full schedule and stops.

Apply for 1,688 RRB NTPC undergraduate vacancies including Clerk and Ticket Clerk roles. Application deadline is November 13, 2026.

Get the latest Tapti Ganga Express schedule, route details, and updates on service disruptions between Gujarat and Bihar.
East Central Railway adds 11 special train pairs for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja to manage the festive rush across Bihar and major cities.