100+ special trains announced for Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

Indian Railways is operating more than 100 special train services during the Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026 season to manage the expected festive rush. Major routes connecting Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are covered. Several services will run between October and November, including special trains from Mumbai to Bengaluru and Varanasi.