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Northern Railway to Run Festival Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath 2026
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Northern Railway has announced additional special trains to cater to passenger demand during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals in 2026.
The Northern Railway issued a notice confirming that it will operate a series of festival‑special trains ahead of the 2026 Diwali and Chhath celebrations. The move is aimed at handling the surge in passenger traffic that typically accompanies these major holidays across northern India.
Both Diwali and Chhath attract large numbers of travelers who move between hometowns and pilgrimage sites. By adding extra services, the railway hopes to provide smoother, faster journeys and reduce congestion on regular routes.
Details regarding the exact routes, departure times and fare structures have not been released yet. Railway officials indicated that the information will be published on the official website and through station announcements in the coming days.
The initiative reflects the railway’s broader effort to align its operations with seasonal travel patterns and ensure safety and comfort for holiday commuters.
Both Diwali and Chhath attract large numbers of travelers who move between hometowns and pilgrimage sites. By adding extra services, the railway hopes to provide smoother, faster journeys and reduce congestion on regular routes.
Details regarding the exact routes, departure times and fare structures have not been released yet. Railway officials indicated that the information will be published on the official website and through station announcements in the coming days.
The initiative reflects the railway’s broader effort to align its operations with seasonal travel patterns and ensure safety and comfort for holiday commuters.