Diwali 2025: Northern Railway announces 10 additional Special trains for Bihar – check route, stoppages
Diwali Special trains 2025 for Bihar: To ensure smooth travel for passengers returning home for Diwali and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways (IR) has announced the operation of ten additional trains for Bihar.
Written by Anish MondalUpdated: October 19, 2025 07:32 PM IST
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The move aims at generating additional berths and accommodate more passengers during the festive rush. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Diwali Special trains 2025 for Bihar: To ensure smooth travel for passengers returning home for Diwali and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways (IR) has announced the operation of five pairs additional trains for Bihar. These special trains will originate from various stations under the Northern Railway zone and will halt at multiple stations across Bihar. The move aims at generating additional berths and accommodate more passengers during the festive rush.
Festival Special trains to Bihar 2025
04602/04601 Firozpur – Patna – Firozpur Reserved Festival Special Express
Date of Operation: From Firozpur (Train No. 04602): 22nd October 2025 to 19th November 2025 (Total 5 trips); From Patna (Train No. 04601): 23rd October 2025 to 20th November 2025 (Total 5 trips)
Frequency: Ex. Firozpur: Every Wednesday; Ex. Patna: Every Thursday
Coach Composition: AC, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.
Stoppages: Firozpur Cantt Jn, Talwandi, Moga, Ludhiana Jn, Sanehwal, Ambala Cantt Jn, Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Saharanpur, Hindon Cabin, Moradabad, Bareilly, Alam Nagar, Lucknow, Rae Bareli Jn, Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Jn, Varanasi, New West Cabin, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patna Jn.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.
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Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.
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Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta
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