Festival Special Trains Operate Across India During Festive Season
21.10.2025
Special festival trains are being operated in India to cater for massive passenger rushes during Diwali as well as Chhath Puja that connect cities big and small and facilitate travelers from September through December.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Festival Special Trains Connect Major Indian Routes
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) brought in 48 festival special trains to operate 613 journeys through one of the busiest voyager seasons of the year. The service is operated on a daily, weekly, or on specific days depending on demand.
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Since lots of people go back home during the festivals, the railways modified timings in view of easing up and comfort. It is a step that improves connectivity with northeastern states, Bihar, as well as West Bengal, whose travel moves significantly during Diwali and Chhath Puja.
All these festival special trains connect these cities with Katihar, Sonpur, Madhepura, Agartala, Bengaluru, Amritsar, Dibrugarh, Gorakhpur, Kolkata, Mumbai Central, and Guwahati.
Festival Special Trains Support Pilgrims and Regional Growth
NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated that it aims to give a better travel experience to a total number of passengers. The added trains also contribute to increased tourism as well as economic links between rural India and cities.
Since accurate information is essential, the railway trains advise passengers to cross-check schedules of trains and coaches from authorized channels. This step is a guarantee of transparency, minimizes overcrowding, as well as ensures passenger security.
NFR serves more than 7,300 route kilometers of Northeast India’s Indian states, as well as seven West Bengal and five northern Bihar districts. The festival special trains highlight NFR’s initiatives in boosting regional connectivity and linking remote communities with India’s transportation spine.
Through increased coordination and peak demand management, the initiative shows India’s increased investment in reliable, inclusive, and sustainable transportation on its most popular festival days.
Source, photo: infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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What are festival special trains?
Festival special trains are additional services operated during major festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja to accommodate extra passenger demand.
How can I check festival special trains schedules?
You can find schedules, stops, and seat availability on official Indian Railways and NFR online platforms before booking your trip.
Why does the Northeast Frontier Railway operate festival special trains?
Because passenger traffic increases sharply during the festive season, NFR adds these trains to manage rush and ensure smoother, safer travel across major regions.
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