Over 12k trains to be run for festival season -check list of trains, routes & more

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI BUSINESS DESKOctober 25, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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Indian Railways has deployed over 12,075 special trains to manage the festive season rush around Diwali and Chhath Puja, aiming to transport more than 30 lakh passengers. This is a 56% increase from last year's 7,724 trips. The initiative includes enhanced amenities at major stations like New Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal, Udhna, Pune, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Railway staff are working round the clock to ensure safe travel for millions of passengers during the festive period. The trains operate from states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Northeastern states, with specific routes and schedules available for public reference.

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