Indian Railways Announces 28 Special Train Services For Diwali and Chhath

Central Railway is launching 28 special train services to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. These Festival Specials are designed to cater to the increased demand for travel to northern parts of India during this peak season.

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Special Train Details

LTT Mumbai-Banaras Weekly Special (4 trips)

  • Train 01053: Departs from LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Wednesdays (30.10.2024 and 06.11.2024), arriving in Banaras at 16:05 hrs the following day.
  • Train 01054: Departs from Banaras at 20:30 hrs on Thursdays (31.10.2024 and 07.11.2024), arriving in LTT Mumbai at 23:55 hrs the next day.
  • Composition: 6 AC-III Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class coaches, along with a Guard’s Brake Van and a Generator Car, totaling 20 LHB Coaches.

LTT Mumbai-Danapur Bi-Weekly Special (8 trips)

  • Train 01009: Departs from LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Mondays and Saturdays (26.10.2024, 28.10.2024, 02.11.2024, and 04.11.2024), arriving in Danapur at 17:00 hrs the next day.
  • Train 01010: Departs from Danapur at 18:15 hrs on Tuesdays and Sundays (27.10.2024, 29.10.2024, 03.11.2024, and 05.11.2024), arriving in LTT Mumbai at 23:55 hrs the following day.
  • Composition: 6 AC-III Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class coaches, with a Guard’s Brake Van and a Generator Car, totaling 20 LHB Coaches.

LTT Mumbai-Samastipur Weekly Special (4 trips)

  • Train 01043: Departs from LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Thursdays (31.10.2024 and 07.11.2024), arriving in Samastipur at 21:15 hrs the following day.
  • Train 01044: Departs from Samastipur at 23:20 hrs on Fridays (01.11.2024 and 08.11.2024), arriving in LTT Mumbai at 07:40 hrs on the third day.
  • Composition: 6 AC-III Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class coaches, including a Guard’s Brake Van and a Generator Car, totaling 20 LHB Coaches.

LTT Mumbai-Prayagraj Weekly Special (4 trips)

  • Train 01045: Departs from LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Tuesdays (29.10.2024 and 05.11.2024), arriving in Prayagraj at 11:20 hrs the following day.
  • Train 01046: Departs from Prayagraj at 18:50 hrs on Wednesdays (30.10.2024 and 06.11.2024), arriving in LTT Mumbai at 16:05 hrs the next day.
  • Composition: 2 AC-III Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 Second Class coaches, including 2 Guard’s Brake Vans, totaling 18 ICF Coaches.

LTT Mumbai-Gorakhpur Bi-Weekly Special (8 trips)

  • Train 01123: Departs from LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Fridays and Sundays (25.10.2024, 27.10.2024, 01.11.2024, and 03.11.2024), arriving in Gorakhpur at 18:55 hrs the next day.
  • Train 01124: Departs from Gorakhpur at 21:15 hrs on Saturdays and Mondays (26.10.2024, 28.10.2024, 02.11.2024, and 04.11.2024), arriving in LTT Mumbai at 07:25 hrs on the third day.
  • Composition: 2 AC-III Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 Second Class coaches, including 2 Guard’s Brake Vans, totaling 18 ICF Coaches.