Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Central Railway Adds 418 Special Trains for Diwali-Chhath Travel
Central Railway is adding 418 special train services for the 2026 festive season.
These trains are meant to give people more travel choices during Puja, Diwali and Chhath.
Some trains will run between Mumbai and Gorakhpur, Chennai Beach, Bengaluru or Latur.
The Mumbai–Gorakhpur service will run daily for part of October and November.
Other services will run weekly or twice a week.
Tickets for some trains can be booked from September 27.
People can book at railway reservation centres, on the IRCTC website or through the RailOne app.
They should check the latest timings before starting their journey.
Central Railway has announced 418 special train services for the 2026 Puja, Diwali and Chhath festive seasons.
Bookings for select trains begin September 27 through PRS counters, the IRCTC website and RailOne app.
The services include routes from CSMT to Gorakhpur, Chennai Beach, SMVT Bengaluru and Latur.
The CSMT–Gorakhpur route will receive 64 daily special services between October 16 and November 18.
Passengers should check railway enquiry services or the NTES app for station-specific timings before travelling.
- Who
- Central Railway is operating the additional services for passengers.
- What
- It has announced 418 special train services and opened bookings for select trains.
- When
- Bookings begin September 27; services operate on various dates from October 10 through November 24, 2026.
- Where
- The services connect Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus with Gorakhpur, Chennai Beach, SMVT Bengaluru and Latur.
- Why
- The trains are intended to facilitate smooth and convenient travel during the festive season.
- Special services
- 418 services announced by Central Railway
- Booking date
- September 27
- Booking channels
- PRS locations, the IRCTC website and the RailOne app
- Main routes
- CSMT–Gorakhpur, CSMT–Chennai Beach, CSMT–SMVT Bengaluru and CSMT–Latur
- Gorakhpur services
- 64 daily special services
- Operating period
- October 10 to November 24, depending on the route
- Unreserved tickets
- Available through the UTS system at normal charges