Additional Rail Facilities For Passengers During Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja Festivals
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Keeping in view the rising number of passengers and the surge in travel demand during major festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, West Central Railway is operating special trains to various destinations for the convenience of passengers. As part of this initiative, 6 pairs—totaling 12—of special train services will be operated via the Bhopal Division. These…
As the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja festivals approach, the West Central Railway has introduced special train services to accommodate the increased passenger demand. Six pairs of special trains, totaling twelve, will operate across various destinations within Madhya Pradesh and neighboring states, ensuring convenient travel options for passengers.
Three Rani Kamalapati-Gaya-Rani Kamalapati Pitru Paksha Festival Special Trains (Train Nos. 01661 and 01662) will be running, with a total of six trips each. Train No. 01661 departs from Rani Kamalapati on September 27, October 2 and 7, and October 10, 2026, while its return journey is handled by Train No. 01662, departing from Gaya on September 30, October 5 and 10, and November 3, 2026.
This service covers key stations such as Narmadapuram, Itarsi, and Pipariya, making its way through Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Sihora Road, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, and Anugraha Narayan Road.
Additionally, four Rani Kamalapati-Rewa-Rani Kamalapati Festival Special Trains (Train Nos. 02191 and 02192) have been introduced, with four trips each. Train No. 02191 operates from Rani Kamalapati on October 17, 24, November 7, and 14, 2026, while Train No. 02192 runs from Rewa on the same dates. This train stops at Vidisha, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni Murwara, Maihar, and Satna before reaching its destination.
A total of twelve Rewa-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Rewa Puja Special Trains (Train Nos. 01710 and 01709) will be in operation, with six trips in each direction. Train No. 01710 runs from Rewa between October 10 and 14, 2026, while Train No. 01709 operates from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar between October 11 and 15, 2026. The route covers Satna, Maihar, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Gadarwara, Pipariya, Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Sehore, Shujalpur, Maksi, and Dewas.
Four Sultanpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Sultanpur Special Trains (Train Nos. 04212 and 04211) will also be running, with four trips each. Train No. 04212 departs from Sultanpur on October 21 and returns from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on November 11, 2026, while Train No. 04211 runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus between October 22 and 12, 2026. This service covers Bina, Rani Kamalapati, and Itarsi within the Bhopal Division, proceeding to Khandwa, Bhusawal, Nashik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan, and Thane.
Five Prayagraj-Hadapsar-Prayagraj Puja Special Trains (Train Nos. 04107 and 04108) have been scheduled, with five trips each. Train No. 04107 runs from Prayagraj between October 21 and November 18, 2026, while Train No. 04108 operates from Hadapsar between October 22 and November 19, 2026. This route passes through key cities like Jaunpur City, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Orai, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Bina, Rani Kamalapati, and Itarsi, before making its way to Hadapsar via Bhusawal Junction, Manmad, Kopargaon, Belapur, Ahilyanagar, and the Daund Chord Line.
Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria highlighted that these special trains will provide passengers with additional travel options during the festive season, ensuring a smoother journey between major cities.
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