Indian Railways has announced Festival Special trains for 2024 to accommodate the high demand during the festive season.
With upcoming celebrations like Diwali and Chhat Puja, these Festival Special trains will ensure smooth travel for passengers across major routes like New Delhi to Patna, Mumbai to Patna, Ahmedabad to Darbhanga.
Also, Railways has announced to reduce the Advance Reservation Period from 120 days to 60 days, effective from 1st Nov. Plan ahead and book your seats on these Festive Special trains to avoid the festive rush.
IRCTC Special Trains List 2024
Top Festival Special Trains
| Train Number | Origin Station | Departure Time | Destination Station | Arrival Time | Days of Run | Period | Check Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 02252 | New Delhi | 08:25 | Patna Jn | 20:00 | Wed, Fri, Sun | 30th Oct -6th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 02251 | Patna Jn | 07:30 | New Delhi | 19:00 | Thurs, Sat, Mon | 31 Oct – 7th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 04096 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 09:00 | Ayodhya Cantt | 22:00 | Mon, Wed, Fri | Up to 18th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 04095 | Ayodhya Cantt | 09:00 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 22:10 | Tues, Thurs, Sat | Up to 19th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 04519 | Gorakhpur | 22:05 | Chandigarh | 14:20 | Fri | 25th Oct-15th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 04498 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 19:30 | Balia | 13:30 | Sun | Up to 24th Nov | Check Availability |
| Train 04497 | Balia | 18:40 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 14:25 | Mon | Up to 25th Nov | Check Availability |
Other Festival Special Trains
| Train Number | Origin Station | Departure Time | Destination Station | Arrival Time | Days of Run | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 02270 | Lucknow | 14:15 | Chhapra | 21:30 | 6 days except Tuesdays | 25th Oct – 8th Nov |
| Train 02269 | Chhapra | 23:00 | Lucknow | 06:30 | 6 days except Tuesdays | 25th Oct – 8th Nov |
| Train 02248 | New Delhi | 08:25 | Patna Jn | 20:30 | Tues, Thurs, Sat | 29th Oct – 5th Nov |
| Train 02247 | Patna Jn | 07:30 | New Delhi | 19:35 | Wed, Fri, Sun | 30th Oct-6th Nov |
| Train 04052 | New Delhi | 14:20 | Jaynagar | 15:40 | Sat, Tues, Fri, Mon | 26th, 29th Oct & 1st, 4th Nov |
| Train 04051 | Jaynagar | 18:00 | New Delhi | 18:50 | Sun, Wed, Sat, Tues | 27th, 30th Oct & 2nd, 5h Nov |
| Train 04624 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 23:45 | Varanasi Jn | 23:55 | Sun | Up to 17th Nov |
| Train 04623 | Varanasi Jn | 05:30 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 11:25 | Tues | Up to 19th Nov |
| Train 04080 | New Delhi | 19:30 | Varanasi Jn | 09:45 | Mon, Thurs, Sat | 24th Oct – 16th Nov |
| Train 04079 | Varanasi Jn | 18:25 | New Delhi | 08:50 | Tues, Fri, Sun | 25th Oct- 17th Nov |
| Train 04530 | Bhatinda Jn | 08:50 | Varanasi Jn | 17:30 | Mon, Fri | 25th Oct-15th Nov |
| Train 04529 | Varanasi Jn | 20:40 | Bhatinda Jn | 17:00 | Tues, Sat | 26th Oct – 16th Nov |
| Train 04518 | Chandigarh | 23:15 | Gorakhpur | 18:20 | Thurs | 24th Oct – 14th Nov |
| Train 04022 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 11:40 | Sitamarhi | 15:45 | Wed, Fri | Up to 29th Nov |
| Train 04021 | Sitamarhi | 18:00 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 18:05 | Thurs, Sat | Up to 30th Nov |
| Train 04032 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 05:15 | Saharsha Jn | 10:30 | 5 days except Wednesdays | Up to 30th Nov |
| Train 04031 | Saharsha Jn | 13:00 | Anand Vihar Terminal | 16:10 | 5 days except Thursdays | Up to 1st Dec |
| Train 04068 | Delhi Jn | 19:30 | Darbhanga Jn | 16:30 | Tues, Fri | 25th Oct-15th Nov |
| Train 04067 | Darbhanga Jn | 18:00 | Delhi Jn | 16:35 | Wed, Sat | 26th Oct-16th Nov |
Whether you’re catching Diwali Special trains or a Chhath Puja Special train, Indian Railways is committed to making your journey hassle-free. So, don’t wait! The Diwali celebrations are just around the corner – book your train tickets today and get ready for a joyful journey.
Wishing you safe and happy travels!
