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Religion
Delhi‑Bihar special trains run for Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhath amid passenger surge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Railways have deployed special trains from Delhi to Bihar for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath as regular services fill up quickly, leaving many passengers waiting.
Indian Railways has introduced a series of special trains connecting Delhi with various stations in Bihar to cater to the surge of travellers heading to the state for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath. The festive period has seen regular trains reaching capacity within hours of booking, prompting long waiting lists on several routes.
Passengers report that seats on ordinary services are being booked out rapidly, and many are forced to wait for cancellations or seek alternative transport. In response, the railway authority announced that additional special services will operate daily, with timings aligned to peak travel days of each festival.
The special trains are equipped with standard coach configurations and will run on the same routes as regular express services, ensuring connectivity to major Bihar cities such as Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur. Travelers are advised to check the official railway portal for the latest schedule and reservation details.
Railway officials emphasized that the temporary increase in train frequency is aimed at managing the festive rush safely and comfortably, and they urged commuters to book tickets early to avoid inconvenience.
Passengers report that seats on ordinary services are being booked out rapidly, and many are forced to wait for cancellations or seek alternative transport. In response, the railway authority announced that additional special services will operate daily, with timings aligned to peak travel days of each festival.
The special trains are equipped with standard coach configurations and will run on the same routes as regular express services, ensuring connectivity to major Bihar cities such as Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur. Travelers are advised to check the official railway portal for the latest schedule and reservation details.
Railway officials emphasized that the temporary increase in train frequency is aimed at managing the festive rush safely and comfortably, and they urged commuters to book tickets early to avoid inconvenience.