Festival Special Trains Details

List of Festival Special Trains by Indian Railway

Here are the details of the Festival Special Trains 2024 announced by Indian Railways. This information assists passengers in booking their tickets in advance. We will update the list daily to provide accurate details regarding Festival Special Trains.

 Following are the list of Festival Special Trains as per Railway Zone.

Puja, Diwali and Chhath Festival Special Trains 2024

• Train Nos.06095/06096 Tambaram – Santragachi – Tambaram Festival Special Trains : Train No.06095 Tambaram-Santragachi Special will leave Tambaram every Thursday from 05.09.2024 to 28.11.2024 at 13.00 hrs and will reach Santragachi at 20.50 hrs, the next day. Train No.06096 Santragachi-Tambaram Special will leave Santragachi every Friday from 06.09.2024 to 29.11.2024 at 23.50 hrs and will reach Tambaram at 09.45 hrs, the third day. Halting : Baleshwar and Kharagpur in SER jurisdiction.
• Train Nos.08897/08898 Gondia – Patna – Gondia Chhath Puja Festival Special Trains : Train No.08897 Gondia-Patna Chhath Puja FestivalSpecial will leave Gondia o­n 03.11.2024 and 04.11.2024 at 11.20 hrs and will reach Patna at 11.00 hrs, the next day. Train No.08898 Patna-Gondia Chhath Puja Festival Special will leave Patna o­n 04.11.2024 and 05.11.2024 at 12.30 hrs and will reach Gondia at 14.30 hrs, the next day. Halting : Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Hatia, Ranchi, Muri and Bokaro Steel City in SER jurisdiction.
• Train Nos.02841/02842 Shalimar – MGR Chennai Central – Shalimar Festival Special Trains : Train No.02841 Shalimar-MGR Chennai Central Special will leave Shalimar o­n every Monday from 30.09.2024 to 18.11.2024 at 18:30 hrs and will reach MGR Chennai Central at 23:20 hrs, the next day. Train No.02842 MGR Chennai Central-Shalimar Special will leave MGR Chennai Central o­n every Wednesday from 01.10.2024 to 20.11.2024 at 04:30 hrs and will arrive Shalimar at 11:20 hrs, the next day. Halting : Santragachi, Kharagpur and Baleshwar in SER jurisdiction.
• Train Nos.08047/08048 Shalimar – Rangapara North – Shalimar Festival Special Trains : Train No.08047 Shalimar-Rangapara North Special will leave Shalimar o­n every Friday from 04.10.2024 to 18.10.2024 at 18:30 hrs and will reach Rangapara North at 13:40 hrs, the next day. Train No.08048 Rangapara North-Shalimar Special will leave Rangapara North every Saturday from 05.10.2024 to 19.10.2024 at 16:30 hrs and will arrive Shalimar at 12:30 hrs, the next day.
• Train Nos.08611/08612 Santragachi – Ajmer – Santragachi Festival Special Trains : Train No.08611 Santragachi-Ajmer Special will leave Santragachi every Monday from 30.09.2024 to 18.11.2024 at 22.40 hrs and will reach Ajmer at 15.00 hrs, the third day. Train No.08612 Ajmer-Santragachi Special will leave Ajmer every Thursday from 03.10.2024 to 21.11.2024 at 23.40 hrs and will arrive Santragachi at 14.20 hrs, the third day. Halting : Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil, Muri, Ranchi and Lohardaga in SER jurisdiction.
• Train Nos.08845/08846 Santragachi – Secunderabad – Santragachi Festival Special Trains : Train No.08845 Santragachi-Secunderabad Special will leave Santragachi every Friday from 04.10.2024 to 15.11.2024 at 14.55 hrs and will reach Secunderabad at 18.40 hrs, the next day. Train No.08846 Secunderabad-Santragachi Special will leave Secunderabad o­n every Saturday from 05.10.2024 to 16.11.2024 at 19.50 hrs and will arrive Santragachi at 23.55 hrs, the next day. Halting : Kharagpur and Baleshwar in SER jurisdiction.
• Train Nos.08897/08898 Gondia – Patna – Gondia Chhath Puja Festival Special Trains : Train No.08897 Gondia-Patna Chhath Puja FestivalSpecial will leave Gondia o­n 03.11.2024 and 04.11.2024 at 11.20 hrs and will reach Patna at 11.00 hrs, the next day. Train No.08898 Patna-Gondia Chhath Puja Festival Special will leave Patna o­n 04.11.2024 and 05.11.2024 at 12.30 hrs and will reach Gondia at 14.30 hrs, the next day. Halting : Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Hatia, Ranchi, Muri and Bokaro Steel City in SER jurisdiction.

The arrival timings of the following trains at Puri have been revised as per the schedule below:

• Train No. 06085 Ernakulam – Patna Special will run on Fridays from 13th September 2024 to 29th November 2024.
• Train No. 06086 Patna – Ernakulam Special will operate on Mondays from 16th September 2024 to 2nd December 2024.
• Train No. 06059 Coimbatore – Barauni Special will run on Tuesdays from 10th September 2024 to 26th November 2024.
• Train No. 06060 Barauni – Coimbatore Special will operate on Fridays from 13th September 2024 to 29th November 2024.
• Train No. 06063 Coimbatore – Dhanbad Special will run on Fridays from 13th September 2024 to 29th November 2024.
• Train No. 06064 Dhanbad – Coimbatore Special will operate on Mondays from 16th September 2024 to 2nd December 2024.
• Train No. 06087 Tirunelveli – Shalimar Special will run on Thursdays from 12th September 2024 to 28th November 2024.
• Train No. 06088 Shalimar – Tirunelveli Special will operate on Saturdays from 14th September 2024 to 30th November 2024.
• Train No. 06081 Kochuveli – Shalimar Special will run on Fridays from 20th September 2024 to 29th November 2024.
• Train No. 06082 Shalimar – Kochuveli Special will operate on Mondays from 23rd September 2024 to 2nd December 2024.
• Train No.04717 Hisar – Tirupati Weekly Special Trains (16 Trips) :Train No.04717 Hisar – Tirupati train will depart from Hisar on every Saturday from 12.10.2024 to 31.011.2024.Train No.04718 Tirupati – Hisar train will depart from Tirupati on every Monday from 14.10.2024 to 02.12.2024.Halting : Gudur, Nellore, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Ballarshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Shujalpur, Ujjain, Nagda, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Durgapura, Jaipur, Dahar Ka Balaji, Ringas, Sikar, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunun, Chirawa, Loharu and Sadulpur stations in both the directions.
• Train Nos.03325/03326 Dhanbad Jn. – Coimbatore Jn. – Dhanbad Jn. Pooja, Diwali and Chhath Festival Weekly Special Express Trains (36 Trips) : Train No. 03325 Dhanbad Jn. –Coimbatore Jn. Special will leave Dhanbad Jn. at 10.10 hrs from 04.09.2024 to 01.01.2025. (Wednesdays) and reach Coimbatore Jn. at 12.30hrs the third day. (18 services). Train No. 03326 Coimbatore Jn. – Dhanbad Jn. Special will leave Coimbatore Jn. at 12.55hrs from 07.09.2024 to 04.01.2025. (Saturdays) and reach Dhanbad Jn. at 17.10 hrs, the third day. (18 Services). Composition : 1- AC Two Tier Coach, 1 – AC Three Tier Coach, 13- Sleeper Class Coaches, 7- General Second Class Coaches,2- Second Class Coaches (Divyangjan Friendly). Halting : Dhanbad Jn., Gomoh, Parasnath, Koderama, Gaya, Anugrana Road, Dehri, Sasaram, Bhahua Road, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Pryagraj Chheoki, Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, Nainpur, Balaghat, Gondia, Nagbhir, Balharshah, Warangal, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Perambur, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore Jn. 
• Train NoS.01009/01010 LTT – Danapur Bi-Weekly Diwali and Chhat Festival Special Trains (8 trips) : Train No.01009 LTT – Danapur Bi-weekly Special will depart LTT Mumbai at 12.15 hrs o­n Monday and Saturday 26.10.2024, 28.10.2024, 02.11.2024 and 04.11.2024 and will arrive Danapur at 17.00 hrs next day. (4 trips). Train No.01010 Danapur – LTT Bi-weekly Special will depart Danapur at 18.15 hrs every Tuesday and Sunday 27.10.2024, 29.10.2024, 03.11.2024 and 05.11.2024 and will arrive LTT Mumbai at 23.55 hrs next day. (4 trips). Halting : Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar and Ara. Composition : 6 AC-III Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class including 1 Guard’s Brake Van and 1 Generator Car (20 LHB Coaches). 
• Train Nos.01043/01044 LTT – Samastipur Weekly Diwali and Chhat Festival Special Trains (4 trips) : Train No.01043 LTT – Samastipur Weekly special will depart LTT Mumbai at 12.15 hrs o­n Thursday 31.10.2024 and 07.11.2024 and will arrive Samastipur at 21.15 hrs next day. (2 trips). Train No.01044 Samastipur – LTT Weekly special will depart Samastipur at 23.20 hrs o­n Friday from 01.11.2024 and 08.11.2024 and will arrive LTT Mumbai at 07.40 hrs third day. (2 trips). Halting : Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur and Muzaffarpur. Composition : 6 AC-III Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class including 1 Guard’s Brake Van and 1 Generator Car (20 LHB Coaches).
• Train No.01045/01046 LTT – Prayagraj Weekly Diwali and Chhat Festival Special Trains (4 trips) : Train No.01045 LTT – Prayagraj Weekly Special will depart LTT Mumbai at 12.15 hrs o­n Tuesday 29.10.2024 and 05.11.2024 and will arrive Prayagraj at 11.20 hrs next day. (2 trips). Train No.01046 Prayagraj – LTT AC Weekly Special will depart Prayagraj at 18.50 hrs o­n Wednesday 30.10.2024 and 06.11.2024 and will arrive LTT Mumbai at 16.05 hrs next day. (2 trips). Halting : Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur and Shankargarh. Composition : 2 AC-III Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 Second Class including 2 Guard’s Brake Van (18 ICF Coaches).
• Train Nos.01123/01124 LTT – Gorakhpur Bi-Weekly Diwali and Chhat Festival Special Trains (8 trips) : Train No.01123 LTT – Gorakhpur Bi-weekly Special will depart LTT Mumbai at 12.15 hrs o­n Friday and Sunday 25.10.2024, 27.10.2024, 01.11.2024 and 03.11.2024 and will arrive Gorakhpur at 18.55 hrs next day. (4 trips). Train No.01124 Gorakhpur – LTT Bi-weekly Special will depart Gorakhpur at 21.15 hrs o­n Saturday and Monday 26.10.2024, 28.10.2024, 02.11.2024 and 04.11.2024 and will arrive LTT Mumbai at 07.25 hrs third day. (4 trips). Halting : Thane Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda and Basti. Composition : 2 AC-III Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 Second Class including 2 Guard’s Brake Van (18 ICF Coaches).

South Central Railway has announced that, to handle the expected increase in passengers for the upcoming Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, they will extend the operational periods of the following special trains:

• Train Nos.07653/07654 Kacheguda – Tirupati – Kacheguda Dussehra, Diwali and Chhat Festival Special Trains (12 services) : Train No.07653 Kacheguda – Tirupati train will depart from Kacheguda at 22.30 hrs and will arrive Tirupati at 10.10 hrs. The train will be from 10.10.2024 to 14.11.2024. Train No.07654 Tirupati – Kacheguda train will depart from Tirupati at 20.05 hrs and will arrive Kacheguda at 09.30 hrs. The train will be from 11.10.2024 to 15.11.2024. Halting : Umdanagar, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahbubnagar, Wanaparthi Road, Gadwal, Kurnool City, Dhone, Gooty, Yerraguntla, Kadapa and Renigunta stations in both the directions. Composition : First AC cum 2AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
• Train Nos.07187/07188 Kakinada Town – Secunderabad – Kakinada Dussehra, Diwali and Chhat Festival season Special Trains (10 services) : Train No.07187 Kakinada Town – Secunderabad train will depart from Kakinada Town at 18.30 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 06.00 hrs. The train will be from 07.10.2024 to 04.11.2024. Train No.07188 Secunderabad – Kakinada train will depart from Secunderabad at 08.00 hrs and will arrive Kakinada at 18.45 hrs. The train will be from 08.10.2024 to 05.11.2024. Halting : Train No.07187 Kakinada Town – Secunderabad : Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Rayanapadu, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, Warangal and Kazipet stations. Train No. 07188 Secunderabad – Kakinada Town : Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry and Samalkot stations.Composition : First AC cum 2AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
• Train Nos.07121/07122 Tirupati – Machilipatnam – Tirupati Dussehra, Diwali and Chhat Festival season Special Trains (16 services) : Train No.07121 Tirupati – Machilipatnam train will depart from Tirupati at 22.20 hrs and will arrive Machilipatnam at 07.30 hrs. The train will be from 06.10.2024 to 24.11.2024. Train No.07122 Machilipatnam – Tirupati train will depart from Machilipatnam at 17.40 hrs and will arrive Tirupati at 03.20 hrs. The train will be from 07.10.2024 to 25.11.2024. Halting : Renigunta, Gudur, Nellore, o­ngole, Chirala, Tenali, Vijayawada, Gudivada and Pedana stations in both the directions. Composition : First AC cum 2AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
• Train Nos.07517/07518 Secunderabad – Nagarsol Dussehra, Diwali and Chhat Festival season Special Trains 10 services) : Train No.07517 Secunderabad – Nagarsol Train will depart from Secunderabad at 17.00 hrs and will arrive Nagarsol at 08.00 hrs. The train will be from 09.10.2024 to 06.11.2024. Train No.07518 Nagarsol – Secunderabad Train will depart from Nagarsol at 22.00 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 10.50 hrs. The train will be from 10.10.2024 to 07.11.2024. Halting : Lingampalli, Shankarapalli, Vikarabad, Zahirabad, Bidar, Bhalki, Udgir, Latur Road, Parli, Gangakher, Parbhani, Wanwath Rd, Selu, Jalna, Aurangabad and Rotegaon stations in both the directions. Composition : First AC cum 2AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.

Northern Railway has announced that to accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers during the upcoming Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, they have decided to extend the operational periods of the following Special Trains as detailed below:

• Train Nos.09111/09112 runs between Vadodara Jn. and Gorakhpur on Mondays and Wednesdays. The service is notified up to 30.09.2024 and 02.10.2024, respectively, and will be extended from 07.10.2024 to 30.12.2024, and from 09.10.2024 to 01.01.2025.
• Train Nos.09195/09196 operates between Vadodara Jn. and Mau Jn. on Saturdays and Sundays. Notifications are up to 28.09.2024 and 29.09.2024, and the extension period is from 05.10.2024 to 28.12.2024 and from 06.10.2024 to 29.12.2024.
• Train Nos.09417/09418 runs between Ahmedabad Jn. and Danapur on Mondays and Tuesdays. The service is notified up to 30.09.2024 and 01.10.2024, with extensions from 07.10.2024 to 30.12.2024 and from 08.10.2024 to 31.12.2024.
• Train Nos.09405/09406 operates between Sabarmati BG and Patna Jn. on Tuesdays. The notification period is up to 24.09.2024 and 26.09.2024, with extensions from 03.10.2024 to 24.12.2024.
• Train Nos.09043/09044 runs between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur on Tuesdays and Sundays, and between Gorakhpur and Dahanu Road on Mondays and Wednesdays. The service is notified up to 27.08.2024 and 28.08.2024, respectively, with extensions from 03.09.2024 to 31.12.2024 and from 09.09.2024 to 01.01.2025.
• Train Nos.09557/09558 operates between Bhav Nagar T. and Delhi Cantt. on Fridays and Saturdays. The notification period is up to 27.09.2024 and 28.09.2024, and the extension is from 04.10.2024 to 27.12.2024 and from 05.10.2024 to 28.12.2024.
• Train Nos.09041/09042 runs between Udhna Jn. and Chhapra Jn. on Mondays and Sundays. The service is notified up to 25.08.2024 and 26.08.2024, with extensions from 02.09.2024 to 29.12.2024 and from 03.09.2024 to 30.12.2024.
• Train Nos.09145/09146 operates between Mumbai Central and Barauni Jn. on Mondays and Thursdays. Notifications are up to 26.08.2024 and 29.08.2024, and the extension period is from 02.09.2024 to 11.11.2024 and from 10.10.2024 to 14.11.2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

✅ What is the Sankranti Festival?

Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of South Asia. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and is one of the few Hindu festivals that follows the solar calendar.

✅ When will the Sankranti Festival be celebrated?

The festival is typically observed on January 14th or 15th each year, depending on the solar calendar. However, the date may vary slightly due to the movement of the Sun and other astronomical factors.

✅What are all the significances of Makar Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti is significant for several reasons:

• Harvest Festival: In many parts of India, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a harvest festival. It is a time when farmers express gratitude for the bountiful harvest and pray for a prosperous agricultural season ahead.
• Kite Flying: One of the most popular traditions associated with Makar Sankranti is kite flying. People across different regions engage in friendly competitions, flying kites of various colors and sizes. The sky is filled with vibrant kites, and the atmosphere is festive.
• Traditional Foods: Special dishes are prepared during Sankranti, often made with newly harvested crops. In different regions, sesame seeds, jaggery, rice, and other ingredients play a significant role in traditional recipes.
• Religious Significance: Makar Sankranti is also considered a religious festival, with devotees taking ritualistic baths in rivers like the Ganges. The day is believed to cleanse one’s sins and bring spiritual merit.
• Regional Variations: While the festival is celebrated throughout India, it is known by different names in various regions—Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, among others. Each region has its unique customs and traditions.

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