
Diwali Special Trains: New Vande Bharat & 8,454 Extra Trips
Indian Railways announces 8,454 special trips and 412 extra coaches for Diwali. New Vande Bharat service between New Delhi and Patna announced.
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Indian Railways announces 8,454 special trips and 412 extra coaches for Diwali. New Vande Bharat service between New Delhi and Patna announced.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and CM Sai inaugurate major rail projects in Chhattisgarh, including the historic Dallirajhara-Rowghat line.

Indian Railways will host Jan Samvad sessions at Delhi stations like New Delhi and Anand Vihar on Oct 22 to address passenger grievances and feedback.

IRCTC partners with QCI for tech-driven surprise inspections to ensure high food hygiene and FSSAI compliance across Indian Railways.

Central Railway announces 24 special trains between Hadapsar and Muzaffarpur for the 2026 festive season. Check schedules and routes here.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off the Raipur-Kurud passenger train and the new Abhanpur-Kurud broad gauge line in Chhattisgarh.

Indian Railways is investing ₹307 crore to build a modern Vande Bharat maintenance hub in Sabarmati to service 24-coach trainsets efficiently.

The new 23km Abhanpur-Kurud rail line is now operational, enhancing connectivity in Chhattisgarh with new Raipur-Kurud train services.

Raipur to get a new ₹175 crore electric locomotive maintenance facility to boost rail efficiency and capacity in Chhattisgarh.

CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launch major Chhattisgarh new railway projects, including the Rowghat connection.

Northern Railway launches special Vande Bharat Express services between New Delhi and Patna for the 2026 festive season.

Indian Railways announces 10 special trains with extra AC berths and Vande Bharat services for the Delhi-Patna route this November.

The Koyal railway gate in Raya will close on October 23 for a new underpass. Traffic between Hathras and Aligarh will be diverted to Bareilly Highway.

Indian Railways is adding extra AC coaches to 10 special trains to ease the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush. Check the updated schedule here.

The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper will launch on Nov 1, 2026, cutting travel time to 16 hours. Check stops, fares, and schedule here.

Central Railway is running 24 Mumbai Ayodhya festival special trains using Amrit Bharat rakes for Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.

Northeast Frontier Railway introduces AI-based cleaning and digital monitoring in five superfast trains to ensure hygiene and passenger comfort.

Indian Railways announces special Nanded-Panipat and Kota-Panipat trains for the 79th Nirankari Sant Samagam in Panipat.

Indian Railways to launch Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper, cutting travel time to 16 hours. Check route, stops, and expected fares here.

North Western Railway announces special trains and extra coaches to manage the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush across multiple states.

Indian Railways hosts Rail Jan Samvad on Oct 22, 2026, to hear passenger grievances and improve station hygiene and services.

Massive post-Diwali travel surge causes "no room" status on major routes from UP to Delhi and Mumbai. Check waiting list details here.

The Azimabad Superfast Express now connects Ahmedabad and Rajgir. Check the new bi-weekly schedule, transit times, and travel classes here.

Indian Railways has updated several train schedules in the Jammu Division, including Vande Bharat, due to the Sabarmati Express extension.