Mumbai: In a bid to facilitate seamless travel for passengers during the festive season, Central Railway (CR) has announced an impressive total of 570 special train trips in conjunction with the Diwali and Chhat Puja festivals. With 85 special trains operating these trips, the initiative aims to alleviate the travel rush and enhance passenger comfort during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The initiative, which has already seen 42 trips completed, includes a mix of AC Specials, trains featuring a combination of AC, Sleeper, and General coaches, as well as Unreserved Specials. These special services will operate from key cities including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, connecting passengers to various destinations across the country.
Among the 570 festival special train trips, CR is dedicating 108 trips for passengers traveling to multiple locations within Maharashtra, such as Latur, Sawantwadi Road, Nagpur, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nanded.
For those traveling north, CR is operating 378 trips to destinations including Danapur, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Banaras, Samastipur, Asansol, and Agartala. Of these, 132 trips will depart from Mumbai, 146 from Pune, with the remaining trips originating from other CR stations. Meanwhile, 84 trips are scheduled for passengers heading south to locations such as Karimnagar, Kochuveli, Kazipet, and Bengaluru.
The festival special trains provide a valuable opportunity for passengers to plan their journeys in advance, ensuring they can celebrate Diwali and Chhat Puja with their loved ones.
Bookings for these special trains are now open, with tickets available for purchase from a convenient date. Passengers can find detailed timings and halts by visiting www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or by downloading the NTES App.
Central Railway encourages all passengers to travel with valid tickets and identification to avoid any inconvenience. The management expresses its heartfelt gratitude to travelers for their trust and support in utilizing CR services, reaffirming its commitment to delivering safe, comfortable, and convenient travel experiences for all its esteemed passengers this festive season.