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Railways announce launch of three pairs and special trains for Diwali and Chhath festivals
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Railways announce launch of three pairs and special trains for Diwali and Chhath festivals

There is good news for passengers traveling home during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. Considering the increasing congestion on trains and difficulties in obtaining confirmed tickets during the festive period, the railway company has announced the launch of three additional pairs and special trains.

These special trains will facilitate travel for passengers from Delhi to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Additionally, a special service will be launched between Gorakhpur and Mumbai.

According to Dr. Shivama Sharma, Chief Public Relations Specialist of the Central Railway Directorate of Uttar Madhya, these special trains will operate to accommodate the increased passenger flow during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. The railway company strongly recommends that passengers check the current status of the train before starting their journey via the official website, NTES, or the railway helpline.

1. Anand Vihar Terminal - Chhapra Special Train

Train number 04058 will run five trips between Anand Vihar Terminal and Chhapra from November 3 to November 17, 2026. The return journey will be operated by train number 04057 from Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminal.

Departure time from Anand Vihar: The train will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 00:20 AM. It will pass through Tundla, Govindpuri, and Junction Prayagraj, moving via Prayagraj Rambagh. Key stops and timings are as follows: Tundla Junction (03:50–03:52), Govindpuri (07:20–07:25), Junction Prayagraj (10:35–10:40), Gyanpur Road (11:43–11:45), Varanasi (13:15–13:25), Sarnath (13:55–13:57), Junction Audihar (14:28–14:30), Gajipur City (15:35–15:45), Baliya (17:10–17:12), and Suremanpur (17:50–17:52), arriving in Chhapra at 19:20.

The return journey (train 04057) from Chhapra departs at 22:10. It will stop at Suremanpur (22:48–22:50), Baliya (23:53–23:55), Gajipur City (01:15–01:25), Varanasi (03:35–03:45), Junction Prayagraj (05:55–06:00), Govindpuri (08:50–08:55), Tundla Junction (12:10–12:12), arriving at Anand Vihar Terminal at 17:20.

2. Mau - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Train

Train number 05087 will run from Mau, and train number 05088 will run back from Anand Vihar Terminal. Train 05087 will make two trips on November 3 and 10. Train 05088 will operate on November 4 and 11.

The train from Mau departs at 22:30. It will stop at Muhammadabad, Azamgarh, Horasan Road, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Janghai, Prayag, and Junction Prayagraj. It will then pass through Govindpuri, Tundla, and Ghaziabad, arriving at Anand Vihar Terminal at 17:00 the next day. Key stops include: Azamgarh (23:25–23:30), Shahganj (01:10–01:15), Jaunpur Junction (01:53–01:55), Junction Prayagraj (05:40–05:45), Govindpuri (08:40–08:45), Tundla Junction (11:58–12:00), and Ghaziabad (16:21–16:23), arriving at Anand Vihar Terminal at 17:00.

The return train (05088) departs from Anand Vihar Terminal at 19:15. It will pass through Ghaziabad, Tundla, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Janghai, Jaunpur, Shahganj, and Azamgarh, reaching Mau at 14:00 the next day. Key stops: Ghaziabad (16:21–16:23), Tundla (11:58–12:00), Govindpuri (08:40–08:45), Junction Prayagraj (05:40–05:45), Janghai (01:53–01:55), Jaunpur (01:10–01:15), Shahganj (23:25–23:30), arriving at Mau at 14:00.

3. Weekly Special Train Gorakhpur - Bandra Terminus

Train number 05091 will run from Gorakhpur, and train number 05092 will run back from Bandra Terminus. Train 05091 will make two trips on November 9 and 16. Train 05092 will operate on November 11 and 18.

The train from Gorakhpur departs from Gorakhpur Junction at 21:55. It will stop at Basti, Gonda, Badshahnagar, Ayushbagh, Kanpur Central, Tundla, Agra, Gangapur City, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, and Surat. It will then arrive at Bandra Terminus at 12:00 on Wednesday. Key stops: Basti (23:20–23:22), Gonda Junction (01:10–01:15), Ayushbagh (04:50–05:00), Kanpur Central (07:20–07:25), Tundla Junction (11:30–11:35), Junction Kota (18:15–18:20), Junction Ratlam (22:25–22:30), Junction Vadodara (04:10–04:15), and Surat (06:40–06:45), arriving at Bandra Terminus at 12:00.

The return train (05092) departs from Bandra Terminus at 13:45 on Wednesday. It will pass through Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Gangapur City, Agra, Tundla, Kanpur, Ayushbagh, Badshahnagar, Gonda, and Basti, reaching Gorakhpur at 23:55 on Thursday. Key stops: Borivali, Vapi, Surat (06:40–06:45), Vadodara (04:10–04:15), Ratlam (22:25–22:30), Junction Kota (18:15–18:20), Gangapur City (11:30–11:35), Agra (11:30–11:35), Tundla (11:30–11:35), Kanpur (07:20–07:25), Ayushbagh (04:50–05:00), Badshahnagar (01:10–01:15), Gonda (01:10–01:15), arriving at Gorakhpur at 23:55.

Important to Check Train Status Before Traveling

The railway company urges passengers to check the current information about the respective train, including availability and schedule, through the official website, NTES, or the railway helpline before starting the journey. Given the increased load during the festive period, it is crucial to confirm the operating dates and stops of the train before booking tickets.

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The train will consist of 16 coaches, allowing it to carry 823 passengers simultaneously. The configuration includes 11 third-class (3 Tier) coaches, four second-class (2 Tier) coaches, and one first-class coach. Thus, passengers can travel comfortably and according to different categories.

It is important to note that the train will run at night and arrive in Mumbai or Bangalore the next morning.

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On the new Vande Bharat Sleeper train, the journey from Bangalore to Mumbai will take approximately 16 hours and 10 minutes. The return journey from Mumbai to Bangalore will require about 15 hours and 50 minutes. This is significantly faster than other trains on this route, which take 22 to 24 hours or even longer. Thanks to the new rake, passengers can save approximately 6 to 8 hours.

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The train returning from Mumbai to Bangalore will also stop at these eight stations. The schedule of stops for the return journey is as follows: Kalyan: from 20:48 to 20:50, Pune: from 23:40 to 23:45, Solapur: from 03:00 to 03:05, Kalburga: from 04:13 to 04:15, Yadgir: from 05:08 to 05:10, Raichur: from 06:03 to 06:05, Guntakal: from 07:30 to 07:35, Anantpur: from 08:38 to 08:40.

The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train is designed to travel at a speed of 180 kilometers per hour, although the actual speed during regular operation may differ from the design speed. Special attention has been paid to passenger comfort and safety. Key features of the train include comfortable suspension couches with improved cushioning, a vestibule for moving between coaches, automatic doors, comfortable ride thanks to improved suspension, noise and vibration reduction system, Kavach safety system, emergency communication system, disinfection technology to maintain cleanliness, and a driver's cabin with modern control and safety systems, and an aerodynamic design.

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