Pune, October 31, 2023: Indian Railways has come to the rescue of passengers traveling during the festive season by announcing 70 additional Festival Special Train Services for Diwali and Chhath Festivals. These special services have been introduced to accommodate the surge in passenger numbers during these important occasions. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key train services:
1. Valsad-Danapur Weekly Special (16 Services)
- Train No: 09025 Special
- Departure: Every Monday at 08.40 hrs from 6.11.2023 to 25.12.2023 (8 Trips)
- Arrival: Danapur at 11.30 hrs the next day.
- Train No: 09026 Special
- Departure: Every Tuesday at 14.30 hrs from 7.11.2023 to 26.12.2023 (8 Trips)
- Arrival: Valsad at 21.30 hrs the next day.
2. Udhna-Mangaluru Jn Bi-Weekly Special (36 Services)
- Train No: 09057 Special
- Departure: Every Friday and Sunday at 19.45 hrs from 3.11.2023 to 31.12.2023 (18 Trips)
- Arrival: Mangaluru Jn at 19.10 hrs the next day.
- Train No: 09058 Special
- Departure: Every Saturday and Monday at 21.10 hrs from 4.11.2023 to 1.1.2024 (18 Trips)
- Arrival: Udhna at 21.30 hrs the next day.
3. Indore-Pune Weekly Special (18 Services)
- Train No: 09324 Special
- Departure: Every Wednesday at 11.15 hrs from 1.11.2023 to 27.12.2023 (9 Trips)
- Arrival: Pune at 03.10 hrs the next day.
- Train No: 09323 Special
- Departure: Every Thursday at 05.10 hrs from 2.11.2023 to 28.12.2023 (9 Trips)
- Arrival: Indore at 23.55 hrs the next day.
These Festival Special Train Services will stop at various stations along their routes. For more information, including detailed timings at the halts and reservation details, please visit the official Indian Railways website at www.irctc.co.in or access information via the NTES App.
With these additional services, Indian Railways aims to ensure a comfortable and convenient travel experience for passengers celebrating Diwali and Chhath. Bookings for these special trains on special charges are available at all computerized reservation centers and online through the website www.irctc.co.in.
