Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Central Railway to Run 944 Special Trains for Festivals
Central Railway is adding extra trains to help people travel during the Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.
These trains will run between September and December 2025, connecting Maharashtra with many other states.
There will be a total of 944 special train services.
Some trains will travel long distances, while others will cover shorter routes.
Booking for these trains will open on specific dates in September 2025, and people can book tickets online or at railway counters.
This is to make it easier for everyone to travel during the busy festive season.
Central Railway will operate 944 special trains.
The trains are for Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.
Services will run from September to December 2025.
Routes connect Maharashtra with multiple states.
Booking opens on September 8th and 9th, 2025, via PR counters and the IRCTC website.
- Who
- Central Railway
- What
- Will operate special trains for upcoming festivals.
- When
- September to December 2025.
- Where
- Connecting Maharashtra with various states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Karnataka.
- Why
- To manage festive rush and ensure passenger convenience.
- Number of Special Trains
- 944
- Festivals Covered
- Puja, Diwali, Chhath
- Operating Period
- September to December 2025
- Connecting Regions
- Maharashtra to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka
- Booking Start Dates
- September 8th and 9th, 2025 (Specific trains)
- Booking Methods
- PR counters and www.irctc.co.in