Indian Railways has announced 11 pairs of special trains to manage the expected rush during Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja. The additional services will connect major cities across India with destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, helping passengers travel home during the festive season. According to East Central Railway spokesperson Saraswati Chandra, the trains will operate on several routes to reduce overcrowding and provide more travel options. Services will connect cities including Bengaluru, Nagpur, Amritsar, Delhi, Gorakhpur and Muzaffarpur.
Hubballi–Muzaffarpur Special Train
Train numbers 07315 and 07316 will connect Hubballi and Muzaffarpur via Pune, DDU, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra and Hajipur. The Hubballi–Muzaffarpur special will operate every Tuesday from October 13 to November 24, reaching Muzaffarpur on Wednesday? Correction: As per the published schedule, it departs Hubballi on Tuesday at 4:45 pm and reaches Muzaffarpur on Thursday at 2:30 pm. The return service will operate every Friday from October 16 to November 27, departing Muzaffarpur at 8:40 am.
Bengaluru–Saharsa and Nagpur–Samastipur Services
Train numbers 06581 and 06582 will connect Yesvantpur in Bengaluru with Saharsa via DDU, Buxar, Ara, Patliputra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and Khagaria. The outbound service will run every Sunday until November 29, while the return service will operate on Wednesdays until December 2. Train numbers 01207 and 01208 will connect Nagpur and Samastipur via Hajipur and Muzaffarpur. The Nagpur service will run on Wednesdays from October 21 to November 11, with return services on Fridays from October 23 to November 13.
Amritsar, Gorakhpur and Buxar Get More Connectivity
Train numbers 04640 and 04639 will connect Amritsar with Muzaffarpur via Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Bettiah and Sagauli. Another service, numbered 04652 and 04651, will connect Amritsar and Jaynagar via Delhi, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and Darbhanga. Train numbers 05633 and 05634 will connect Narangi and Gorakhpur through Guwahati, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni and Hajipur. Meanwhile, train numbers 08183 and 08184 will provide connectivity between Tatanagar and Buxar via Koderma, Rajgir, Bihar Sharif and Patna.
Additional Services Between Delhi, Bhagalpur and Kolkata
Train numbers 04062 and 04061 will connect Anand Vihar Terminal and Bhagalpur via DDU, Gaya, Nawada and Kiul. The service is scheduled to operate daily during the announced period. Train numbers 04312 and 04311 will connect Yog Nagari Rishikesh and Kolkata via DDU, Gaya, Koderma and Dhanbad. These additional services will improve connectivity for passengers travelling between northern, eastern and central India during the festive season.
Udhna-Jaynagar Special Trains: Check Dates
Railways has also announced two pairs of unreserved special services between Udhna and Jaynagar. Train numbers 09073/09074 and 09071/09072 will operate on October 18 and 25, with return journeys on October 20 and 27. The routes include DDU, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga and Madhubani. Passengers should check the latest official railway timetable before travelling, as departure times and stopping arrangements may vary between services.
