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Festival special train 2025: Indian Railways (IR) is operating more than 12,000 special trains this festive season to manage the heavy rush of passengers and ensure they reach their hometowns or destinations safely. These special services include both reserved and unreserved trains, while regular train operations continue as usual.
In the past two days, 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.
In a statement, the national transporter said: “IR is running 12000 special trains during the festive season (Puja, Chhath, Diwali) as compared to 7724 train ran in 2024.”
In 2025, the Central Railway is operating the highest number of festival special trains for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, with 1,998 services. It is followed by the Northern Railway (1,919), Western Railway (1,501), North Western and East Central Railways (1,217 each), South Central Railway (973), Southern Railway (527), North Eastern Railway (442), North Central Railway (438), Northeast Frontier Railway (427), and East Coast Railway (367).
Top 10 Indian Railway zones with highest number of special trains for Puja, Diwali & Chhath
| Zone | Number of Special Trains |
| Central Railway | 1998 |
| East Coast Railway | 367 |
| East Central Railway | 1217 |
| Eastern Railway | 310 |
| Konkan Railway | 3 |
| North Central Railway | 438 |
| North Eastern Railway | 442 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 427 |
| Northern Railway | 1919 |
| North Western Railway | 1217 |
| South Central Railway | 973 |
| South East Central Railway | 106 |
| South Eastern Railway | 140 |
| Southern Railway | 527 |
| South Western Railway | 325 |
| West Central Railway | 101 |
| Western Railway | 1501 |
| Grand Total | 12011 |
(Source: Ministry of Railways)
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