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Diwali-Chhath Rush: Indian Railways Adds Special Trains on Major Routes
- •Indian Railways announced several festival special trains to manage the expected travel rush for Diwali and Chhath Puja.
- •Services will connect key cities across north, east, and south India, with additional trips scheduled through October and November.
- •Special trains include Kanpur-Bengaluru, Varanasi-Delhi (50 trips), Ayodhya-Delhi (36 trips), Chandigarh-Patna (18 trips), and Firozpur-Patna (16 trips).
- •Passengers can book tickets via the IRCTC website/app or railway reservation counters.
- •For live train status, schedules, and seat availability, passengers can use NTES or the 139 RailMadad helpline.
Key Questions Answered
Train No 04209 leaves Varanasi at 10:15 pm and reaches Delhi at 1:45 pm, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from October 2 to November 27. The return service, Train No 04210, departs Delhi at 6:50 pm and arrives in Varanasi at 9:50 am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from October 2 to November 28.
Passengers can book seats through the IRCTC website and mobile app, as well as at railway reservation counters. For live train status, schedules, and seat availability, travelers can use the NTES application or contact the 139 RailMadad helpline for assistance.
The Kanpur Central-SMVT Bengaluru Special halts at major stations including Prayagraj, Satna, Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, and Krishnarajapuram.
