Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Indian Railways to Run Over 12,000 Special Trains for Festive Season
Indian Railways is adding over 12,000 extra trains for Diwali and Chhath, helping people travel.
Passengers get a 20% discount on return tickets if they book between certain dates.
This was decided after talks with leaders, especially from Bihar.
New trains like the Amrit Bharat Express will connect different cities.
The government is also improving train lines and stations in Bihar, making travel easier.
There will also be a new train for Buddhist sites, and a direct train between Patna and Ayodhya.
Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath.
A 20% discount on return journey tickets will be offered.
The discount applies to return journeys booked between November 17 and December 1.
Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains will be introduced on specific routes in Bihar.
The railway ministry is planning new infrastructure projects in Bihar, including upgrades and new lines.
- Who
- Indian Railways, with support from Bihar officials.
- What
- Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special trains and offer discounts on return tickets.
- When
- For Diwali and Chhath festivals, with discounts on return tickets between November 17 and December 1.
- Where
- Country-wide, with a focus on Bihar.
- Why
- To ease passenger travel during festivities.
- Trains Planned
- Over 12,000 special trains
- Purpose
- Ease travel during festivals
- Festivals
- Diwali and Chhath
- Discount
- 20% on return tickets
- Discount Dates
- November 17 - December 1
- Additional Trains
- Amrit Bharat Express, Buddhist Circuit Train, Vande Bharat Express
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