Festive Season Travel? These Special Trains Have You Covered
Every festive season brings a huge surge in travel demand, and Indian Railways is stepping up once again. For 2025, the network is introducing a large number of special trains to make travel smoother, safer, and more comfortable for families heading home to celebrate.
What’s New This Festive Season?
1. Massive Expansion: 150 “Puja Special” Trains
From September 21 to November 30, around 150 Puja Special trains will run, accounting for more than 2,000 trips. These trains cover multiple zones across the country, including routes in South Central, East Central, and Eastern Railways.
2. Regional Service Extensions
- The Charlapalli–Raxaul weekly special has been extended through early December.
- A one-time Diwali special between Gondia and Patna will run in mid-October.
- The Durg–Sultanpur Festival Special is planned for 12 round trips from mid-September to late November.
- Dedicated Chhath Puja specials are scheduled around October 23–25.
- In southern India, the Madurai–Barauni Express and Tirunelveli–Shimoga services will run during peak demand weeks in September through November.
3. Strategic Routes for Crowded Corridors
Extra trains will operate on high-demand routes such as Asansol–Patna, Sealdah–Patna, Howrah–Raxaul, Sealdah–Gorakhpur, and Asansol–Gorakhpur. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, around 380 special services are also scheduled to help devotees travel comfortably.
Why It Matters to You
- More Seats, Less Stress
With thousands of additional berths and trips, passengers are more likely to secure confirmed tickets instead of being stuck on waitlists. - Smart Festival Planning
Trains are timed to match the biggest festivals—Diwali, Chhath, Ganesh Chaturthi—so families can travel without last-minute worries. - Extended Runs for Flexibility
Many services are extended over multiple weeks, offering choices for early or late festive travel. - Regional Balance
The rollout covers both long-distance inter-state routes and local regional trains, ensuring wider access.
At a Glance: Festive Special Trains 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Special Trains | 150 “Puja Specials” with over 2,000 trips (Sep 21–Nov 30) |
| Regional Extensions | Charlapalli–Raxaul, Gondia–Patna, Durg–Sultanpur, etc. |
| Festival-Specific Runs | Dedicated services for Diwali, Chhath, Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Southern Coverage | Madurai–Barauni, Tirunelveli–Shimoga festival specials |
| Passenger Benefit | More confirmed seats, reduced congestion, flexible schedules |
Final Take
Indian Railways’ festive-season special trains for 2025 are all about meeting demand and easing travel pressures. Whether you’re traveling to celebrate Diwali with your family, heading east for Chhath Puja, or joining Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the south, these additional services ensure that festive journeys are less stressful and more enjoyable.
With expanded coverage, better scheduling, and thousands of extra trips, this year’s travel season is set to be one of the smoothest in recent memory.
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