South Central Railway plans to run nearly 400 special trains for Chhath Puja travel surge

Nearly 400 special trains are expected to operate in November to handle the anticipated increase in passengers heading to eastern and northeastern states.

By SafarSamachar Desk12 Nov 2026, 7:44 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Trains are aimed at handling the Chhath Puja travel rush
2Passengers are mainly heading to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and other eastern/northeastern states
3Additional ticket-checking staff and RPF personnel have been deployed

South Central Railway (SCR) plans to run nearly 400 special trains in November to meet the expected Chhath Puja travel rush.

The additional services aim to serve people heading to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and other eastern and northeastern states where the festival is widely celebrated.

SCR has deployed extra ticket-checking staff and Railway Protection Force personnel. Holding areas are prepared at major stations, and ticketing facilities have been reinforced to keep operations smooth.

The railway anticipates about 4.6 lakh passengers daily during this period. The special trains will operate alongside regular services, with schedules and routes designed to match the demand from various parts of the country.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are planning to travel to eastern or northeastern states for Chhath Puja, check SCR's special train schedule and book tickets early as demand is expected to be high.

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