Diwali Chhath Special Trains 2026 : Indian Railways has announced some relief for passengers planning to travel home during Diwali and Chhath Puja. As the festive season approaches, passenger traffic on trains heading towards Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is increasing. Getting confirmed tickets has also become difficult. To address this problem, the Railways has decided to operate three new pairs of festival special trains. These services will provide additional travel options between Delhi and Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai. Dr Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, said the arrangements had been made to manage the additional passenger rush.

Direct Train Service from Delhi to Chhapra
The first special train will operate between Anand Vihar Terminal and Chhapra. Train number 04058 will run from Anand Vihar between November 3 and November 17, 2026, on Tuesdays and Fridays, completing a total of five trips. It will depart at 12:20 AM and pass through Tundla, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Gyanpur Road, Varanasi, Sarnath, Aunrihar, Ghazipur City, Ballia and Suremanpur before reaching Chhapra at 7:20 PM. On the return journey, train number 04057 will depart from Chhapra at 10:10 PM and reach Anand Vihar at 5:20 PM the following day. This service will benefit passengers travelling to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Mau to Anand Vihar Train Schedule
The second special train will operate between Mau and Anand Vihar Terminal. Train number 05087 will depart from Mau on November 3 and 10, while return train number 05088 will leave Anand Vihar on November 4 and 11. The train will depart from Mau at 10:30 PM. It will pass through Muhammadabad, Azamgarh, Khorason Road, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Janghai, Prayagraj, Govindpuri, Tundla and Ghaziabad before reaching Anand Vihar at 5 PM the following day. On the return journey, the train will depart from Anand Vihar at 7:15 PM and reach Mau at 2 PM the next day.

Special Train Connects Gorakhpur with Mumbai
The third special train will operate between Gorakhpur and Bandra Terminus. Train number 05091 will depart from Gorakhpur at 9:55 PM on November 9 and 16. It will pass through Basti, Gonda, Badshahnagar, Aishbagh, Kanpur Central, Tundla, Agra, Gangapur City, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat and Borivali before reaching Bandra Terminus at 12 PM on Wednesday. On the return journey, train number 05092 will depart from Bandra at 1:45 PM on November 11 and 18 and reach Gorakhpur at 11:55 PM on Thursday. This service will provide additional convenience to passengers travelling between Mumbai and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Check Train Details Before Booking Tickets
The Railways has advised passengers to check the latest train schedule and operational status before starting their journey. They can use the official railway website, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or railway helplines for updates. Special trains are also expected to experience heavy crowds and high ticket demand during the festive season. Passengers should therefore check their travel dates and seat availability before booking tickets.