Festival time means crowded trains and sold-out tickets. This year, Indian Railways has a solution. They are running 20 special trains with 80 extra services for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Check out new trains, schedules, and routes.
New Train Service: Hadapsar Danapur Route
The biggest addition is the Hadapsar Danapur train with 20 trips. It connects Maharashtra with Bihar during the busy festival season.
From Hadapsar to Danapur:
- Train 03214 leaves every Monday from September 29 to December 1, 2025.
- Departure time: 6:45 AM.
- It reaches Danapur the next day at 7:45 PM.
From Danapur to Hadapsar:
- Train 03213 leaves every Saturday from September 26 to November 29, 2025.
- Departure time: 9 PM.
- It reaches Hadapsar on the third day at 4:15 AM.
There are 8 AC 3-tier economy coaches, 8 sleeper coaches, 4 general second-class coaches, and 1 generator car.
Extended Mumbai Routes
Mumbai to Dhanbad (18 extra services)
This route has been extended to help people traveling to Jharkhand.
Schedule:
- Train 03380: every Thursday, October 9 to December 4, 2025.
- Train 03379: every Tuesday, October 7 to December 2, 2025.
Coaches: 2 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 6 AC 3-tier economy, 6 sleeper, 4 general second-class, 1 generator car.
Mumbai to Raxaul (20 extra services)
Good for people going to the Bihar and Nepal border areas.
When does it run?
- Train 05558: Thursday, September 25 to November 27, 2025.
- Train 05557: Tuesday, September 23 to November 25, 2025.
Special feature: Has First-cum-AC 2-tier coach plus 2 AC 2-tier, 6 AC 3-tier, 7 sleeper, 4 general second-class, 1 generator car.
Mumbai to Saharsa
This one has the most trips among all extended routes.
Timings:
- Train 05586: Sunday, September 21 to November 30, 2025.
- Train 05585: Friday, September 19 to November 28, 2025.
Coaches: 2 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 2 AC 3-tier economy, 6 sleeper, 5 general second-class, 1 generator car.
How To Book Your Tickets For Special Trains?
Visit the IRCTC website and book a special train ticket like any other. But remember:
- Book early, because festival tickets disappear fast.
- Check different dates if your first choice is full.
- Look at different classes for better availability.
- Keep backup routes ready.
What’s Different About These?
Unlike regular trains that might get cancelled, these special services are planned specifically for the festival rush. They have fixed schedules. You can count on them. The routes connect major cities with festival destinations. Most people travel from Mumbai to Bihar and the surrounding states, where numerous festivals take place.
Indian Railways has added these 20 special trains because no festival is complete without family time. With 80 extra services running from September to December, more people can get home for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja without the usual stress.
Whether you are going from Pune to Bihar or Mumbai to the eastern states, there is likely a special train that works for your date. Just book early and travel comfortably.
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