Indian Railways has announced additional special train services to manage the expected rush of passengers travelling during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive season. The new services will improve connectivity between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, offering more travel options to passengers heading home for family celebrations.
The additional trains will operate on selected dates in November, with both reserved and unreserved services included in the railway’s latest arrangements.
New Delhi–Gorakhpur Special Train
Northern Railway has announced a special reserved train between New Delhi and Gorakhpur.
Train number 04022 will depart from New Delhi at 2:30 PM on November 6 and 13, reaching Gorakhpur at 4:10 AM the following day.
The return service, train number 04021, will leave Gorakhpur at 7 AM on November 7 and 14, reaching New Delhi at 11:10 PM.
Major stoppages include Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Gonda and Basti.
Anand Vihar–Chhapra Special Service
Another important addition is the reserved special train connecting Anand Vihar Terminal and Chhapra.
Train number 04058 will depart Anand Vihar at 12:20 AM, while its return service, train number 04057, will leave Chhapra at 10:10 PM.
These services will operate on Tuesdays and Fridays, with five trips scheduled in each direction .
The route includes important stations such as Tundla, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ballia and Suraimanpur.
Additional Unreserved Trains Also Announced
Railway authorities have also arranged unreserved special services connecting Delhi-NCR with destinations in Uttar Pradesh.
These additional trains are intended to provide more travel opportunities during the busy festive period, particularly for passengers who need flexible travel arrangements.
How Passengers Can Check Train Details
Travellers can check train schedules, operating dates, stoppages and seat availability through the official IRCTC booking platform or authorised railway enquiry services.
The additional services are expected to provide relief to passengers facing heavy demand during the festive travel season.
