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Diwali‑Chhath Special Train Links Pune and Danapur, Aims to Ease Travel for Madhya Pradesh Passengers
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM
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A new Diwali‑Chhath special train connecting Pune and Danapur has been introduced, with revised timings to serve passengers from Madhya Pradesh during the festive season.
The Indian Railways has launched a Diwali‑Chhath special service that runs between Pune in Maharashtra and Danapur in Bihar. The train is scheduled to operate during the festive period, providing an additional travel option for commuters heading to and from the heartland of Madhya Pradesh.
Timings for several existing services on the route have been adjusted to accommodate the new special train and to reduce congestion at busy stations. The revised schedule aims to ensure smoother connections for passengers transferring between long‑distance and regional trains.
Railway officials said the initiative is intended to ease the movement of pilgrims and holiday‑makers who travel for Diwali and Chhath celebrations, particularly those residing in Madhya Pradesh who often rely on this corridor. The special train will run with standard passenger amenities and will be listed under the festive timetable released by the railways.
The introduction of the service reflects the railways' broader effort to align transport capacity with seasonal demand, ensuring that key festivals do not strain the existing network. Travelers are advised to book tickets early as demand is expected to be high during the holiday weeks.
Timings for several existing services on the route have been adjusted to accommodate the new special train and to reduce congestion at busy stations. The revised schedule aims to ensure smoother connections for passengers transferring between long‑distance and regional trains.
Railway officials said the initiative is intended to ease the movement of pilgrims and holiday‑makers who travel for Diwali and Chhath celebrations, particularly those residing in Madhya Pradesh who often rely on this corridor. The special train will run with standard passenger amenities and will be listed under the festive timetable released by the railways.
The introduction of the service reflects the railways' broader effort to align transport capacity with seasonal demand, ensuring that key festivals do not strain the existing network. Travelers are advised to book tickets early as demand is expected to be high during the holiday weeks.