Railways to run 1,500 special trains over next five days to clear Chhath rush

The Indian Railways on Wednesday announced that it would run 1,500 special trains over the next five days to cater to the Chhath festive rush.

“As travel surges ahead of the Chhath festivities, Railways are going the extra mile to ensure that every traveller reaches their destination safely and comfortably. In addition to the regular train services, 1,500 special trains will be run during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day,” the Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday.

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With the efficient arrangements, enhanced passenger services, and a commitment to convenience and care, the Railways will ensure that every passenger is served well during his or her rail journey during the festive season.

Besides regular trains, 4,493 special train trips in the last 21 days, averaging 213 trips daily, helped the passengers reach home safely for Diwali festivities.

For the upcoming Chhath Puja and ongoing Diwali season this year, the Indian Railways is running a robust special train schedule to manage the festive travel rush.

“Over 61 days, from 1st October to 30th November 2025, more than 12,000 special trains are being operated across the country. So far, a total of 11,865 trips (916 trains) have been notified, including 9,338 reserved and 2,203 unreserved trips,” the Ministry said.

This marks a significant increase from last year, when 7,724 Puja and Diwali special trains were run, reflecting Indian Railways’ continued commitment to ensuring smooth and convenient travel during the festive season.

“From running additional trains to ensuring cleanliness, safety, and timely operations, every effort is being made to provide seamless travel during the festive rush. The proactive measures and dedication of Railway staff reflect the organisation’s resolve to make travel during this festive season safe, reliable, and well-coordinated for all passengers across the country,” the Ministry added.