Chhath Rush: Indian Railways continue to play a vital role in connecting people across the nation, especially during the festive season. 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, 1500 special trains will be run during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day. With the efficient arrangements, enhanced passenger services, and a commitment to convenience and care, Indian Railways is ensuring that every passenger during his or her rail journey during the festive season is served well. 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, Indian Railways is running a robust special train schedule to manage the festive travel rush. Over a duration of 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. 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.
