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Chhath Puja special train 2025: After Diwali, Indian Railways (IR) has planned to operate 1,500 special trains in addition to regular services over the next five days to manage the heavy passenger rush ahead of Chhath Puja.

2 min readOct 23, 2025 03:31 PM IST

The national transporter is operating over 12,000 special trains across the country. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Chhath Puja special train 2025: After Diwali, Indian Railways (IR) has planned to operate 1,500 special trains in addition to regular services over the next five days to manage the heavy passenger rush ahead of Chhath Puja. This means an average of 300 special trains running each day. This year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28.

Festival special trains 2025

The national transporter is operating over 12,000 special trains across the country between October 1 and November 30, 2025 — a span of 61 days. In a statement issued on October 22, Indian Railways said: “A total of 11,865 trips (916 trains) have been notified, including 9,338 reserved and 2,203 unreserved trips. This marks a significant increase from last year, when 7,724 Puja and Diwali special trains were run, reflecting Indian Railways’ continued commitment to ensuring smooth and convenient travel during the festive season.”

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Chhath Puja special train 2025 route

The railways is operating Chhath puja special trains on various routes including: Mumbai-Gorakhpur, Mumbai-Danapur, Panvel-Chiplun, New Delhi to Darbhanga, Dahar ka Balaji to Patliputra, Sabarmati to Muzaffarpur, New Delhi to Patna, Kharagpur to KSR Bengaluru, Barauni to Ernakulam, Podanur to Barauni, SMVT Bengaluru to Muzaffarpur, Mumbai Central to Shakurbasti, Bandra Terminus to Jaipur, Udhna to Samastipur, Udhna to Bhagalpur, Udhna to Jaynagar, Vadodara to Kolkata, Ankleshwar to Samastipur, Indore to Mumbai Central, Rajkot to Barauni, Howrah to Gorakhpur, Kolkata to Jodhpur, Sealdah to Gorakhpur, Bhagalpur to Anand Vihar, Kolkata to Mau, Asansol to Udaipur, etc.

Chhath Puja / Diwali festival special train trips notified (21st Oct. to 31st Oct. 2025)

Date	Trips
October 23, 2025	295
October 24, 2025	303
October 25, 2025	311
October 26, 2025	305
October 27, 2025	286
October 28, 2025	242
October 29, 2025	242
October 30, 2025	263
October 31, 2025	263

(Source: Ministry of Railways, as on October 22, 2025)

Last week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi and Anand Vihar railway stations to review arrangements for passenger safety and convenience during the festive season. During his inspection, the minister inspected the holding areas and interacted directly with passengers.

Anish Mondal

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. Professional Journey 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. Education & Expertise 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 Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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