Indian Railways will be running 519 special trains between October 1st and November 30th to handle the large influx of passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. This is a significant increase from the 4,429 trips made by special trains last year. The South East Central Railway will operate...
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six special trains for these festivals, connecting Gondia with Santragachi, Chhapra, and Patna. These trains will run twice, with specific dates for each route. The increased number of special trains aims to accommodate the expected surge in travelers during these festive periods, particularly those returning to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.