Indian Railways is making travel easier this festive season by running special trains to help passengers reach home comfortably.
With road traffic expected to rise during Diwali, these trains aim to reduce crowding on regular trains and provide more travel options.
For Diwali 2025, Puja Special trains are operating across various routes starting October 18, including AC, sleeper, and general class coaches.
Passengers planning to travel should check the train schedules to avoid last-minute hassles.
Key Diwali Special Train Routes
Here are some of the Puja Special trains operating this Diwali:
Pune – Harangul: Train 01487 departs Pune at 6:10 am, return train 01488 departs Harangul at 3:00 pm.
Hazrat Nizamuddin – Pune: Train 01492 departs at 9:25 pm.
Bhubaneswar – Yeshwantpur: Train 02811 departs at 7:15 pm.
Dhanbad – Bhubaneswar: Train 02831 departs at 4:00 pm, return train 02832 departs at 8:25 pm.
Kadapa – Guntakal: Train 07521 departs at 7:45 am, return train 07522 departs at 1:30 pm.
Puri – Patna: Train 08439 departs at 2:55 pm.
Charlapalli – Visakhapatnam: Train 08580 departs at 3:30 pm.
These special trains cover popular routes and are designed to handle the increased festive traffic efficiently.
Relief Measures for Passengers
Northern Railway has introduced additional measures to manage the festive rush:
New Delhi – Muzaffarpur: A festival special train is running to ease commuter load.
Khadki – Hazrat Nizamuddin: The duration of the superfast special train has been extended.
Delhi – Uttar Pradesh: Multiple special trains are operating to provide convenient travel options.
Indian Railways urges passengers to arrive at stations on time, follow safety rules, and avoid crowding, ensuring a safe and smooth journey.
These measures aim to make Diwali travel comfortable, safe, and convenient for everyone.
