
NWR Mega Plan: Special Trains for Diwali & Chhath Rush
North Western Railway announces special trains and extra coaches to manage the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush across multiple states.
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North Western Railway announces special trains and extra coaches to manage the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush across multiple states.

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.

Indian Railways announces special trains between Kota and Panipat for Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja to manage the festive passenger rush.
Plan your Christmas and New Year trips! IRCTC opens bookings for Dec 20 travel on Oct 21 at 8 AM. Get tips for successful ticket booking here.

Train 09006 from Bhiwani will terminate at Borivali instead of Bandra Terminus on October 22 due to ongoing platform construction work.

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch historic rail lines and MEMU trains in Chhattisgarh, finally connecting the remote Abujhmad region.

Indian Railways introduces Khajuraho-Hazrat Nizamuddin Festival Special (01913/01914) for Diwali and Chhath travel. Check schedule and stops here.

North Western Railway announces route diversions and partial cancellations for four trains in Jodhpur Division due to infrastructure works.

The DFC railway crossing near Kanchausi, Auraiya, will close from Oct 22-29, 2026. Use Parjani and Bijai diversions to avoid delays.

A successful MEMU train trial to Churhat in Madhya Pradesh marks a major milestone for the Lalitpur-Singrauli rail project. Regular services expected Oct 21.

Kanchausi Railway Crossing 5C on the Delhi-Howrah route will close for 8 days starting Oct 22 for DFC maintenance. Plan your route via Parjani or Bijhai.

Central Railway launches 24 festival special trains between Mumbai LTT and Ayodhya Cantt for Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Book via IRCTC now.

Indian Railways announces special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026, including Vande Bharat services, to manage the festive passenger rush.

Kaviguru Express to receive a trial halt at Dhouni station, while Punsia Halt undergoes platform expansion. Major infrastructure upgrades are coming to Banka.

Relief for commuters! 19 express trains and 9 EMU services are back at Faridabad after a 45-day construction block.

Indian Railways announces thousands of festive special trains and restores the Kota stoppage for the Jodhpur-Bhopal Express.

Indian Railways announces 8,454 special trips and 412 extra coaches for the 2026 festive season to manage Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath travel.

Central Railway announces 24 special festive trips between Pune and Muzaffarpur for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Book via IRCTC now.

Indian Railways introduces special trains between Kota and Panipat to manage passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Full EMU and Express train services have resumed at Faridabad Railway Station following a 45-day redevelopment block. Check new MEMU services here.

South Eastern Railway adds extra coaches and special trains to manage the Durga Puja rush in Jharkhand. Check new schedules and security updates here.

South Central Railway announces train cancellations and delays due to track doubling works at Manoharabad Yard. Check the new schedules here.