Railways To Run 7000 Special Trains Amid Festive Rush For Diwali, Chhath Puja

With Diwali and Chhath Puja around the corner, the Indian Railways plans to run 7,000 special trains for the festive season. The Indian Railways said these special trains will complement the regular operations, with extra coaches added to meet passenger demand.

“For the convenience of passengers, Indian Railways will run more than 7,000 trips of special trains this festival,” the Railways said in a post on X. It said that more than 120 trains will run on 29 October. Out of these, 40 trains will be managed by the Mumbai Division, in UP, Bihar, Bengal and Odisha.

During a press briefing last week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Indian Railways will run 7,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja this year to facilitate two lakh extra passengers daily.