Indian Railways to operate 7,000+ Festival Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath from Nov 1
To operate 68 festival special trains in Northern Railway including 4 from Punjab
Indian Railways to operate 7,000+ Festival Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath from Nov 1
To operate 68 festival special trains in Northern Railway including 4 from Punjab
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, October 31, 2024: To ease travel for passengers during the festive season, Indian Railways has announced the launch of over 7,000 special trains across the country for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Northern Railway will lead with operations starting on November 1, with multiple trains running across states.
These special trains aim to manage the increased passenger flow and ensure smoother travel for holiday travelers. The comprehensive schedule includes services from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, connecting to major cities and religious destinations.
However, from UP 31 trains will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi, Bathinda Junction, Haridwar, Lucknow Charbagh, Amritsar, Varanasi Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala, Shahjahanpur, from Delhi 25 trains, from Haryana 7 trains, from Punjab 4 trains and one from Utrakhand.
Passengers are encouraged to check the official schedules for timings and plan their journeys accordingly.
