Special Trains
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Railways to run special trains in MP for NEET re-exam: Check route, timings and other details
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 18, 2026, 07:58 PM ISTNEET re-exam: A fresh National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is scheduled on June 21 after the National Testing Agency cancelled the earlier exam held on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak.
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Railways announces 30 special trains for Bihar Police recruitment exam: Check routes, timings
Bihar | Jun 16, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTEast Central Railway is set to operate a total of 30 special exam trains on June 16 and 17. The railway has shared details regarding all these trains scheduled for the students.
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Ahead of West Bengal elections, Indian Railways steps up with special trains across key routes
India | Apr 18, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTAhead of West Bengal assembly elections on April 23 and 29, Indian Railways has introduced multiple special trains to help voters travel home. Routes across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar and central India are being covered to ensure timely and smooth movement.
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Holi 2026: NFR unleashes special train pairs to link Northeast festivities with national heartlands
India | Feb 15, 2026, 09:25 PM ISTHoli 2026: These unreserved special trains will zip along key routes—Narangi-Gorakhpur-Narangi, Katihar-Amritsar-Katihar, Dibrugarh-Jhanjharpur-Dibrugarh and Dibrugarh-Kolkata-Dibrugarh—making multiple runs from February 18 through March 31.
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Makar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway rolls out around 150 special trains ahead of festival
India | Jan 08, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTMakar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer A Sridhar revealed plans for approximately 150 special trains to handle the Sankranti travel boom, with a focus on linking the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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Rahul Gandhi slams NDA's 'double engine' government over rush in Bihar-bound trains: 'Inhuman'
India | Oct 25, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTThe Railway Ministry on Wednesday announced a schedule of 12,011 special train trips between October 1 and November 30 to manage the heavy passenger flow during the festive season. On average, around 196 special trains will run daily across the country.
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Chhath Puja special trains to Bihar on October 24: Check full list here
India | Oct 23, 2025, 07:09 PM ISTChhath Puja special trains: A total of 17 festival special trains will run from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal on October 24. These trains aim to ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey home during the festive season.
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12,000 special trains, tight safety protocols: Railways gear up for Chhath Puja rush in Bihar
Bihar | Oct 23, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh said all major railway terminals will have holding areas completed by today. After this, the ECR will carry out a 'dress rehearsal' to test the arrangements. Singh said that centralised monitoring will be done from the Patliputra Rail Complex.
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Indian Railways to run 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath puja travel rush
Business | Oct 20, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTKey stations like New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and Delhi Junction will have extra ticket counters, waiting areas, and enhanced security. Around 1 crore passengers have already used these services, with 15 lakh travelling from New Delhi in the last four days.
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North railway to run special trains from Delhi to eastern India for Diwali and Chhath | Details
Business | Oct 19, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTTravel durations range from under 12 hours to over a day, connecting key regions in North and East India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
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Navratri Special: Railways to run two special trains from Prayagraj to Patna and Lucknow | Details
India | Sep 19, 2025, 08:15 AM ISTIndian Railways has rolled out two unreserved Navratri Puja special trains to help devotees travel with ease between September 22 and October 6, 2025. The trains will run on the Prayagraj–Patna and Mirzapur–Alamnagar routes, covering several major stations to facilitate smooth travel for pilgrims.
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Northern Railway launches special trains between Katra and Sangaldan J-K for stranded passengers
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 06, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTNorthern Railway has launched temporary local train services between Katra and Sangaldan to assist stranded passengers and restore connectivity amid severe flooding and road disruptions.
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IRCTC launches 17-day Ramayana yatra train tour starting July 25 | Check ticket prices, how to book
India | Jul 05, 2025, 11:17 AM ISTThe journey begins from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and will first stop at Ayodhya, where passengers will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, and Ram Ki Paidi (Saryu ghat).
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Railways to run three special trains from Jammu and Udhampur to Delhi amid India-Pakistan war
India | May 09, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTJammu: Activity of loitering munitions was witnessed in the skies in Jammu. The blast sounds were heard between 3:50 am and 4:45 am following the sounding of sirens. Security forces neutralised the threat.
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Heading home for Holi? Indian Railways rolls out special trains to ease festive rush | Check list
India | Mar 11, 2025, 08:15 AM ISTHoli special trains: Indian Railways has announced several special trains for Holi 2025, making travel faster and more convenient for passengers.
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Indian Railways announces over 50 special trains to manage Holi rush: Check routes, other details
India | Mar 05, 2025, 08:05 AM ISTHoli, the vibrant and joyous festival celebrated by Hindus across the world, is just around the corner, bringing with it a burst of colours, laughter, and togetherness. This year, the festival of colour falls on March 14.
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Delhi stampede: All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued
India | Feb 16, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTDelhi stampede: A stampede erupted at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday as a massive crowd of Mahakumbh pilgrims flocked the platforms, resulting in at least 18 deaths and multiple injuries.
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Mahakumbh: Indian Railways to send multiple trains to Prayagraj for smooth journey of devotees
India | Jan 29, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The Mahakumbh witnessed its second grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya with millions of devotees from around the world descending in Prayagraj for the holy bath in their quest for 'moksha'.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways to operate special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 08:02 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways deployed special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya on January 29. Over 15 crore devotees have already participated, with enhanced facilities ensuring smooth travel.
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Pongal: Southern Railway to run special MEMU Express trains from Chennai Egmore to Madurai | DETAILS
India | Jan 15, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTSouthern Railway has announced special one-way MEMU Express trains between Madurai and Chennai Egmore for the upcoming Pongal festival. These unreserved trains will operate on January 18 and 19, 2025, to accommodate the surge in passenger demand, with stops at major stations.