Special Trains – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Railways Deploys 116 Coaches to Ease Passenger Rush https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/railways-deploys-116-coaches-to-ease-passenger-rush/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/railways-deploys-116-coaches-to-ease-passenger-rush/ Indian Railways has significantly ramped up its services to accommodate a surge in passengers, a consequence of widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. A total of 116 additional coaches have been added across 37 trains, operating over 114 enhanced trips nationwide. This strategic move aims to provide much-needed relief to travelers facing travel disruptions. The Southern Railway has led these capacity enhancements, augmenting 18 trains with extra chair car and sleeper class coaches on high-demand routes. These additions, effective from December 6, 2025, substantially boost travel options in the southern region. Northern Railway follows suit, incorporating 3AC and chair car coaches into eight trains to meet the heavy travel demand in northern corridors. Western Railway has also responded by adding 3AC and 2AC coaches to four key trains, facilitating travel from western regions to the national capital. Furthermore, special train services are in operation, including a Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal special running multiple trips and a New Delhi-Jammu Vande Bharat special. Additional superfast specials are also connecting New Delhi with Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, ensuring extensive connectivity for travelers across the country.

]]> Good News for Those Traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath! 52 Special Trains to Run; What’s the Railway’s Plan? https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/good-news-for-those-traveling-to-bihar-for-diwali-and-chhath-52-special-trains-to-run-whats-the-railways-plan/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/good-news-for-those-traveling-to-bihar-for-diwali-and-chhath-52-special-trains-to-run-whats-the-railways-plan/ Heavy passenger crowds are expected on trains during the festivals of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Considering the large number of passengers during this festive season, the North Railway Lucknow Division administration is going to operate 52 festival special trains. A proposal has been sent to the Railway Board for the operation of these trains. Discussions are underway regarding the schedule of the trains. Overall, those traveling home during this festive season will get some relief.

Initially, the plan was to run 60 trains. This was changed based on the availability of coaches. Currently, the Railway Board is operating over 100 trains for Bihar, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi. These trains pass through Lucknow. These are all trains of North and Northeast Railway. Despite this, there is a huge rush of passengers during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.

Due to the heavy crowd in Lucknow, people going to Bihar and Kolkata are not getting seats in the trains. The same is the case with trains coming from Delhi and Mumbai to Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Even in festival specials, ‘no room’ is visible (passengers are not getting even waiting tickets) in the trains that are running regularly. Passengers are not getting even waiting tickets in these trains.

Keeping all this in mind, the Lucknow Railway Division has decided to run 52 festival special trains for the convenience of passengers. According to railway officials, a proposal has been sent to the Railway Board to run 52 festival special trains. Approval from the Railway Board may be received within a week. Apart from the festival special trains, the railway administration has also decided to run circular trains. These trains will run between short-distance stations.

]]> Indian Railways to Deploy 12,000 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/indian-railways-to-deploy-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-puja/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/indian-railways-to-deploy-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-puja/ In anticipation of the increased passenger traffic during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has revealed plans to operate 12,000 special trains, primarily in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Addressing the media, the Union Railways Minister announced the deployment of 150 unreserved trains to manage the surge in travelers. These special trains, capable of accommodating approximately 2-3 crore passengers, will commence operations from October 1 and continue until November 15, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the festive season. Furthermore, the Minister highlighted significant progress in punctuality across numerous divisions and announced the upcoming rollout of the eagerly awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, with the first rake already prepared and the second expected by mid-October. Additionally, a new railway line connecting Rajpura and Mohali in Punjab, with an estimated cost of Rs 443 crore and spanning 18 km, was announced. This new line aims to enhance connectivity with the Malwa region and reduce travel distances to Chandigarh significantly. A new Vande Bharat train connecting Firozpur Cantt, Bhatinda, Patiala, and Delhi was also proposed.

]]> Bihar Government to Subsidize Bus Travel for Festival Season https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/bihar-government-to-subsidize-bus-travel-for-festival-season/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/bihar-government-to-subsidize-bus-travel-for-festival-season/ The Bihar government has announced a significant initiative to provide relief to travelers during the upcoming festive season. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary stated that passengers and workers traveling to and from Bihar from other states during festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath, and Holi will receive special discounts on interstate bus services. The government has approved an allocation of ₹24.06 crore for this purpose.

The Deputy Chief Minister explained that the government will operate buses under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model during the festivals of 2025-26. Discounts will be offered on Deluxe Non-AC, Deluxe AC, and Deluxe Sleeper AC buses. The budget for this has been approved.

The estimated cost for this special discount scheme, according to the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), is ₹24.06 crore. As only ₹10 crore is currently provisioned in the existing budget, the remaining funds will be sourced from the Bihar Contingency Fund (BCF).

The Deputy Chief Minister also highlighted the ongoing expansion of public transport in Bihar. The double-engine NDA government is committed to ensuring smooth and safe travel for people both within and outside Bihar. The Bihar government has approved ₹24.06 crore for providing special discounts on interstate bus operations.

Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister had shared information on social media platform X, stating that the central government will run a total of 12,739 special trains to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath this year. This is significantly higher than the 7,500 trains operated last year (2024). Notifications for 8,591 of these trains have already been issued. Samrat Chaudhary noted that this decision reflects the Modi government’s commitment to the millions of Biharis who wish to return home for the festivals.

]]> Direct Train from Kishanganj to Amritsar: A Boon for Travelers, Timings and Route Details https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/direct-train-from-kishanganj-to-amritsar-a-boon-for-travelers-timings-and-route-details/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/direct-train-from-kishanganj-to-amritsar-a-boon-for-travelers-timings-and-route-details/ The Indian Railways has announced significant relief for those traveling from Kishanganj, Bihar, to Amritsar. Passengers can now avail a direct train service to Amritsar from Kishanganj. This marks the second direct train to Amritsar, originating from Kishanganj after the one from Ajmer. Furthermore, six additional special trains will operate via Kishanganj. This decision by the railways is in anticipation of increased travel during the festive season, aiming to provide convenience to passengers.

During late September and early October, this route experiences high passenger traffic. To manage the extra rush and enhance passenger convenience, the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to run seven pairs of additional festive special trains through Kishanganj. The Kishanganj-Amritsar train (05734/05733) will commence its service on October 2 from Kishanganj and will run between Kishanganj and Amritsar. This train will operate for seven round trips from both sides, from October 2 to October 15.

In addition to this, the Shalimar-Rangapara North-Shalimar train (08047/08048) will run from September 19 to October 4, completing three trips. The Howrah-Lamding-Howrah train (03005/03006) will operate from September 26 to November 29, with ten trips each way. The New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Nagar-New Jalpaiguri train (05742/05741) will run from September 28 to November 3, completing six trips each way. The Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri-Kolkata train (03129/03130) will operate from September 28 to November 24, with ten trips each way.

Here is a complete list of other trains:

New Jalpaiguri-Narkatiaganj-New Jalpaiguri (05738/05737) from September 28 to November 10, with 07-07 trips.
New Jalpaiguri-Patna Jn.-New Jalpaiguri (05740/05739) from September 20 to November 8, with 08-08 trips.
Kishanganj-Amritsar-Kishanganj (05734/05733) from October 2 to November 15, with 07-07 trips.
Shalimar-Rangapara North (08047) departs from Shalimar at 17:45 on Fridays, reaching Rangapara North at 13:40 on Saturdays.
Howrah – Lamding (03005) departs from Howrah at 7:15 on Fridays, reaching Lamding at 8:00 on Saturdays.
New Jalpaiguri – Gomti Nagar (05742) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 07:00 on Sundays, reaching Gomti Nagar at 07:15 on Mondays.
Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri (03129) departs from Kolkata at 23:40 on Sundays, reaching New Jalpaiguri at 10:45 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Narkatiaganj (05738) Special departs from New Jalpaiguri at 14:05 every Sunday, reaching Narkatiaganj at 05:00 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Patna Jn. (05740) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 05:00 on Saturdays, reaching Patna Jn. at 17:40 on the same day.
Kishanganj – Amritsar (05734) departs from Kishanganj at 09:10 on Thursdays, reaching Amritsar at 00:10 on Saturdays.
Amritsar – Kishanganj (05733) departs from Amritsar at 04:25 on Saturdays, arriving in Kishanganj at 17:30 on Sundays.

]]> Special Fast MEMU Trains to Run Between Raipur and Anuppur for Teej Festival https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/special-fast-memu-trains-to-run-between-raipur-and-anuppur-for-teej-festival/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/special-fast-memu-trains-to-run-between-raipur-and-anuppur-for-teej-festival/ In a move designed to assist female passengers during the Teej festival, the railway authorities have announced special arrangements. A fast MEMU train will operate between Raipur and Anuppur. This special service is scheduled to run on August 24th and August 28th. Furthermore, a Teej Festival MEMU train will also be running between Raipur and Tado ki, with services available on August 25th and August 29th.

The Raipur-Anuppur Teej Festival MEMU train will be numbered 06803. It is set to depart from Raipur at 4:50 AM. This initiative aims to provide safe and comfortable travel facilities for women during the festive season. The number of passengers across the state increases during Teej. Consequently, the railway has organized these extra trains to alleviate congestion and ensure passenger convenience.

]]> Indian Railways Announces 12,000 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath, Offering 20% Discount on Return Tickets https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/indian-railways-announces-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-offering-20-discount-on-return-tickets/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/indian-railways-announces-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-offering-20-discount-on-return-tickets/ Indian Railways has announced significant measures to facilitate travelers during the upcoming festivals. To accommodate the surge in passengers during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the railway will operate 12,000 special trains over two months. Travelers will also benefit from a 20% discount on return tickets. This discount will be applicable to passengers traveling between October 13th and 26th, with return journeys scheduled between November 17th and December 1st.

The new train services include the Amrit Bharat Express and Buddha Circuit trains. The Amrit Bharat Express will operate from Gaya to Delhi, Saharsa to Amritsar, and Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad. The Buddha Circuit trains will connect Vaishali, Hajipur, Sonpur, Patna, Fatua, Rajgir, Natesar, Gaya, and Koderma. Furthermore, a Vande Bharat train will commence service from Purnea to Patna. This initiative is expected to bring relief and joy to those traveling to and from Bihar from major cities.

]]> Indian Railways Announces 12,000 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja in Bihar https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/indian-railways-announces-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-puja-in-bihar/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/indian-railways-announces-12000-special-trains-for-diwali-and-chhath-puja-in-bihar/ To accommodate the increased passenger traffic during the festive season, Indian Railways has announced significant measures for Bihar. A total of 12,000 special trains will be operated over two months for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Passengers will also benefit from a 20% discount on return journey tickets. This discount will be applicable to return tickets for passengers traveling between October 13th and 26th, with returns scheduled between November 17th and December 1st.

This initiative includes the introduction of Amrit Bharat Express and Buddha Circuit trains. Amrit Bharat trains will commence from Gaya to Delhi, Saharsa to Amritsar, and Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad. Buddha Circuit trains will connect Vaishali, Hajipur, Sonpur, Patna, Fatuha, Rajgir, Natesar, Gaya, and Koderma. Additionally, a Vande Bharat train will be launched from Purna to Patna. This decision has brought cheer to those traveling to and from Bihar during the festivals.

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