Chhath Puja rush: 650 special trains, 25% extra coaches, train-on-demand facility among Railways' arrangements

Published 11 Nov 2026, 21:06 IST

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With Chhath Mahaparv approaching, railway stations are beginning to see a rise in the number of passengers travelling home for the festival. To manage the rush and make journeys easier, the Railways has stepped up its arrangements this year, increasing the number of special trains and adding extra…

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Chhath Puja rush: 650 special trains, 25% extra coaches, train-on-demand facility among Railways' arrangements

With Chhath Mahaparv approaching, railway stations are beginning to see a rise in the number of passengers travelling home for the festival. To manage the rush and make journeys easier, the Railways has stepped up its arrangements this year, increasing the number of special trains and adding extra…

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The Morung Express Center 11 Nov 2026, 23:09 IST

NFR announces five pairs of special trains for Chhath Puja rush

Maligaon, November 11 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced five pairs of festival special trains to provide additional travel options for passengers during the Chhath Puja period, catering to routes across Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.The additional services include two…

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