With the festive season just around the corner, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers. To tackle the festive rush of Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, the Railways has announced 20 Puja Special services along with the extension of several special trains. This initiative is set to ease congestion and provide more options for passengers traveling long distances.
Hadapsar–Danapur–Hadapsar Puja Special
Indian Railways will operate 20 services of the Hadapsar–Danapur–Hadapsar Puja Special during the festive period.
- 03214 Hadapsar–Danapur Weekly Special departs every Monday from September 29 to December 1, 2025, at 6:45 am and reaches Danapur the next day at 7:45 pm.
- 03213 Danapur–Hadapsar Weekly Special departs every Saturday from September 26 to November 29, 2025, at 9:00 pm and arrives at Hadapsar at 4:15 am on the third day.
Coach composition includes 8 AC 3-tier Economy, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 1 Generator Car.
Extension of Other Special Trains
LTT Mumbai–Dhanbad–LTT Weekly Special (18 services)
- 03380 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Dhanbad Weekly Special runs every Thursday, extended with 9 services from October 9 to December 4, 2025.
- 03379 Dhanbad–LTT Weekly Special runs every Tuesday, extended with 9 services from October 7 to December 2, 2025.
Coach composition: 2 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 6 AC 3-tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 1 Generator Car.
LTT Mumbai–Raxaul–LTT Weekly Special (20 services)
- 05558 LTT–Raxaul Weekly Special runs every Thursday, extended with 10 services from September 25 to November 27, 2025.
- 05557 Raxaul–LTT Weekly Special runs every Tuesday, extended with 10 services from September 23 to November 25, 2025.
Coach composition: 1 First-cum-AC 2-tier, 2 AC 2-tier, 6 AC 3-tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 1 Generator Car.
LTT Mumbai–Saharsa–LTT Weekly Special (22 services)
- 05586 LTT–Saharsa Weekly Special runs every Sunday, extended with 11 services from September 21 to November 30, 2025.
- 05585 Saharsa–LTT Weekly Special runs every Friday, extended with 11 services from September 19 to November 28, 2025.
Coach composition: 2 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 2 AC 3-tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 5 General Second Class, and 1 Generator Car.
Passengers can book tickets and check details on the official IRCTC website. These additional services are expected to make festive travel smoother and more comfortable for millions.
