Special Trains
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023: Indian Railways to run 857 special trains for pligrims
India | Jun 19, 2023, 11:45 PM ISTThe special trains will be operated till June 30. The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is the largest rath yatra in the world.
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Holi 2023: Railways to run 491 trips of 196 special trains during festival
India | Mar 07, 2023, 09:33 AM ISTHoli 2023: Huge number of migrant people rush to the railway stations to catch the train to go to their native places to celebrate the Holi festival.
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Railways to run 90 Holi special trains to clear extra rush during festival season
India | Feb 23, 2023, 07:49 PM ISTWith the announcement of 6 Holi specials between Mumbai and Jaynagar by East Central Railway, the total number of Holi specials announced this year is 90 -- Central Railway 84 and East Central Railway 6.
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Chhath Puja 2022: Indian Railways announces over 250 special trains | DETAILS
India | Oct 27, 2022, 12:15 PM ISTChhath Puja 2022: Chhath Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The four-day-long festival starts with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and ends with 'Usha Arghya' (prayers to the rising sun).
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Chhath Puja 2022: List of trains to run for UP, Bihar from several cities; check details
India | Oct 26, 2022, 01:00 PM ISTChhath Puja 2022: According to the Indian Railways, several cities have been listed to make the journey more convenient and easier for people going to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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Chhath-Diwali 2022 Special Trains: Indian Railways to run 211 festival special trains | Details
India | Oct 18, 2022, 06:03 PM ISTSpecial Trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway routes, like Darbhanga, Azamgarh, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Firozpur, Patna, Katihar and Amritsar etc.
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Kanwar Yatra 2022: Indian Railways introduces special trains; extends existing runs
India | Jul 14, 2022, 01:01 PM ISTKanwar Yatra 2022: Security arrangements have also been stepped up three extra trains are kept ready for emergency as well as 250 Railway Protection Force personnel (RPF) will be deployed.
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IRCTC announces several special trains around Christmas, New Year
India | Nov 20, 2021, 06:11 AM ISTAll norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations, said a release by the IRCTC.
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Mail, express trains to drop 'special' tag, return to pre-Covid fares: Railways
India | Nov 12, 2021, 10:25 PM ISTWith the operation of special trains and no concessions, the Railways' revenue too has seen substantial growth.
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IRCTC to launch special tourist train for exploring 5 North Eastern States
India | Oct 03, 2021, 08:48 PM ISTAccording to an IRCTC official, the company has planned to operate a special tourist train 1st time in North eastern state of India.
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Central Railway to run 72 'Ganpati festival' special trains. Here's full list
India | Jul 06, 2021, 10:51 AM ISTOnly passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains adhering to all norms.
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Railways announces 7 special trains on these routes - Check full list
India | Jul 04, 2021, 10:05 AM ISTWith Covid cases coming down significantly, Indian Railways has announced some special trains for passengers. These trains will start running from July 5.
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Commuters block railway tracks in Bengal, seek permission to board staff special trains
India | Jun 24, 2021, 02:02 PM ISTA section of commuters blocked railway tracks at several stations in West Bengal for about three hours on Thursday
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Northern Railway cancels 6 special trains due to low occupancy, other reasons
India | May 20, 2021, 09:24 PM ISTThe Northern Railway has cancelled at least six special trains due to low occupancy and other operational reasons.
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Eastern Railways discontinues 10 Special Trains due to 'poor patronisation'
India | May 18, 2021, 04:04 PM ISTThe Eastern Railways on Tuesday discontinued at least 10 special trains till further notice due to "poor patronisation".
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Railways to run 7 Summer Special trains from Delhi to Bihar. Check list
India | Apr 26, 2021, 07:06 PM ISTIndian Railways on Monday announced that it will run 7 'Summer Special' trains for the convenience of Railways passengers and to provide a comfortable and convenient journey during this summer season. These trains will run single side trips as fully reserved train services.
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Indian Railways to run special trains for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from Delhi - Full list
India | Apr 20, 2021, 01:43 PM ISTNorthern Railways has decided to run special trains to UP and Bihar. In addition to the five trains started last week, here is a list of some more trains.
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Lockdown? Railways to run 5 Bihar-bound special trains from Delhi to clear rush
India | Apr 14, 2021, 02:41 PM ISTFive special trains will run from Delhi and Anand Vihar railway stations to Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, Sitamarhi, Jogbani and Rajgir to clear rush.
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Western Railway to operate 3 additional weekly special trains
India | Apr 10, 2021, 08:51 AM ISTWestern Railways to operate three additional weekly special trains between Bandra Terminus-Barauni Junction and Subedarganj, Surat-Hatia, and Udhna-Chhapra stations.
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IRCTC to run 4 pilgrim special trains from Rajkot. Check details
Travel | Feb 06, 2021, 10:50 AM ISTRahul Himalayan, the group General Manager of IRCTC Western Zone, said: "All the four trains will commence from and terminate in Rajkot. Two pilgrim special trains will start from February.