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Indian Railways Launch Five Special Trains for Chhath Pilgrims to Bihar and East UP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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In anticipation of the Chhath festival, Indian Railways has announced five special train services linking major cities like Bangalore, Pune, and Lucknow to key pilgrimage hubs in Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, with stops at Bhopal, Itarsi, and Bina.
Indian Railways has introduced five special train services to accommodate the surge of pilgrims during the Chhath festival. The new trains will run from major cities such as Bangalore, Pune, Lucknow (LTT), and Udhna to important destinations in Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, including Barauni, Danapur, and Gorakhpur.
Each train will make scheduled stops at Bhopal, Itarsi, and Bina, ensuring convenient access for pilgrims traveling from central and western India. The initiative aims to ease overcrowding on existing routes and provide a smoother travel experience during the festival period.
The special services are part of the railway’s broader effort to manage increased passenger traffic during major religious celebrations. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance and check the updated timetable on the official Indian Railways website.
Each train will make scheduled stops at Bhopal, Itarsi, and Bina, ensuring convenient access for pilgrims traveling from central and western India. The initiative aims to ease overcrowding on existing routes and provide a smoother travel experience during the festival period.
The special services are part of the railway’s broader effort to manage increased passenger traffic during major religious celebrations. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance and check the updated timetable on the official Indian Railways website.