
Festival Special Trains 2025: As September begins, it unlocks the door to several festivals ahead. From Anant Chaturdashi to prominent festivals like Durga
Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, these festivals attract a massive crowd that commutes during this season to visit their hometown. The train is a convenient mode of travel for a large number of people, as each year, a heavy crowd in Indian railways have been recorded, especially during the festive season. Hence, to clear the extra rush of passengers during such times, Indian Railways runs special trains to ease travel. This year too brings 78 special trains for passengers so that they can commute easily to their friends and family. Let’s check out the list of special trains that will run on various routes.
Festival Special trains list 2025: Full list of 78 trains
Special trains are run for the convenience of passengers. During festival rush, it is normal not to be able to get a ticket easily compared to usual days. Therefore, to ease travel, Indian Railways runs special trains. Similarly, Northern Railways has introduced 78 special trains. Take a look.
12000+ Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath
Earlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while addressing the press at Rail Bhawan, said that after discussions with Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Union Minister Lalan Singh, and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, it was decided to make special arrangements for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. He emphasised that passengers should also be facilitated during their return journey.20% discount on Diwali and Chhath special train tickets
Passengers undertaking onward journeys between October 13 and 26 and return journeys between November 17 and December 1 will be offered a 20 per cent discount on returnRead More: 20% discount on Diwali, Chhath special train tickets! Check dates to avail benefits, and conditions