The Indian Railways has announced special trains to cater to the increased demand during the festive season, especially for passengers traveling from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) to Delhi. These trains will be running between Gorakhpur and New Delhi, with stops at Gomti Nagar and Chhapra. There are two special...
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trains running on this route: 05065/05066 with AC Economy 3rd class coaches, and 05069/05070 with 4 Second Class, 4 Sleeper Class, 10 AC 3rd Class, and 2 AC 2nd Class coaches. The announcement comes as a relief to many travelers, as regular train tickets between Delhi and Gorakhpur, Bihar are sold out, creating a frenzy among people wanting to travel home for Diwali and Chhath. To ensure smooth festivities, the district magistrate has assigned various officials to oversee the celebration and security, including deployment at Lakshmi-Ganesh statue sites during immersion ceremonies.