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North Central Railway Extends 36 Special Trains for Festive Season 2026

North Central Railway has extended the operation period of 36 special trains covering major routes from October to December 2026 . The services connect destinations including Kanpur Central , Prayagraj , SubedarGanj , Agra , Udhna , Dadar , Valsad , Indore , Veraval , Pune , Hadapsar and Panvel . Special Train Route and Schedule Details The schedule covers extended operation periods, operating days and important NCR halt stations for the listed services. Train No. & Name From To Frequency / Dates Impact Status / New Route 01905 Kanpur Central–Asarwa Kanpur Central Asarwa Monday; 5 Oct–30 Nov 2026 Extended operation 01906 Asarwa–Kanpur Central Asarwa Kanpur Central Tuesday; 6 Oct–1 Dec 2026 Extended operation 01907 Agra Cantt–Udhna Agra Cantt Udhna Tuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026 Extended operation 01908 Udhna–Agra Cantt Udhna Agra Cantt Wednesday; 7 Oct–25 Nov 2026 Extended operation 01909 Asarwa–Agra Cantt Asarwa Agra Cantt Tuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026 Extended operation 01910 ...

Diwali Special Trains 2026 Announced by South Central Railway

To clear the massive rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season, the South Central Railway  has announced the operation of 28 special train services. These Festival Special Trains  will connect key destinations including Narasapur – Charlapalli  and Podanur – Barauni  between October 4, 2026 , and November 30, 2026 . Passengers are advised to plan their journeys and book tickets well in advance to ensure comfortable travel. Special Train Route and Schedule Details Here is the complete list of special trains, including their schedules, operation days, and service frequency:  Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Timings 07062 Narasapur – Charlapalli Special   Narasapur Charlapalli Sundays (04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026) - 9 Services Dep:  22:00 hrs  | Arr:  08:30 hrs  (Mon) 07063 Charlapalli – Narasapur Special   Charlapalli Narasapur Mondays (05.10.2026 to 30.11.2026) - ...

SWR Alters Train Services: Cancellations & Diversions List 2026

South Western Railway  has announced revised changes in train services due to yard work at Tolahunse  for the Tumakuru–Davangere New Broad Gauge Line. These changes, effective from September 20, 2026  to October 13, 2026 , will include cancellations, partial cancellations, and diversions of multiple key train routes. Passengers are advised to check updated schedules before traveling. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status Due to the ongoing non-interlocking and yard work, the schedule of several trains has been modified. Below is the status of the affected services: Train No. & Name From To Dates / Frequency Impact Status 07341 / 07342  SSS Hubballi–Chikkamagaluru Special SSS Hubballi Chikkamagaluru 03.10.2026, 04.10.2026, 10.10.2026 Fully Cancelled 16214 / 16213  SSS Hubballi–Arsikere Daily Express SSS Hubballi Arsikere 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 Fully Cancelled 12725 / 12726  KSR Bengaluru–Dharw...

SWR Train Diversion & Additional Coaches Update 2026

South Western Railway  has announced crucial updates regarding train operations due to infrastructure works and passenger demand. The  Train No. 15024 Yesvantpur–Gorakhpur Weekly Express  will run on a diverted route, while  Train No. 20657 SSS Hubballi–Hazrat Nizamuddin Weekly Superfast Express  will be augmented with an additional coach. Passengers are advised to check the revised schedules and route alignments before planning their travel. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status To facilitate commissioning of automatic signalling in the Gorakhpur–Gonda section, North Eastern Railway has notified route diversions. Additionally, an extra coach has been attached to cater to the high rush of passengers. Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Impact Status/New Route 15024 Yesvantpur–Gorakhpur Weekly Express   Yesvantpur Gorakhpur Journey commencing on  24.09.2026 Diverted via  Bara Banki–Gonda–Barhni–Gorakhpur 20657 SSS Hubballi–H...

Charlapalli-Sengottai Diwali Special Trains 2026 Announced

To clear the festive rush of passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Dussehra season,  South Central Railway  and Southern Railway  have announced the operations of weekly express special trains between Charlapalli  and Sengottai . The Train No. 07191/07192 Charlapalli – Sengottai – Charlapalli Express Specials  will run a total of 18 services between October 2, 2026 , and November 28, 2026 . Reservations for these special trains will commence on September 23, 2026 , at 08:00 hrs . Special Train Route and Schedule Details These weekly special trains are scheduled to connect key destinations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Below is the detailed schedule and coach composition for these festival specials: Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Coach Composition 07191 ,  Charlapalli – Sengottai Express Special Charlapalli Sengottai Fridays: Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 & Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 (2026) 3 AC Two Tier, 5...

Yelagiri Express Timings Revised by Southern Railway (2026)

Southern Railway  has announced a revision in the timings of Train No.  16090 Jolarpettai – Dr MGR Chennai Central Yelagiri Express  at key intermediate stations. The revised schedule will come into effect for journeys commencing on  November 23, 2026 . Passengers are requested to check the updated schedule to ensure a hassle-free journey. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status Here is the detailed breakdown of the revised timings for the Yelagiri Express at specific intermediate stations: Train No. & Name Station Existing Timings Revised Timings Effective Date 16090 Jolarpettai – Dr MGR Chennai Central Yelagiri Express   Arakkonam 07.48 / 07.50 07.43 / 07.45   23.11.2026 Tiruvallur 08.18 / 08.20 08.08 / 08.10   Perambur 08.48 / 08.50 08.38 / 08.40   Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements Arakkonam:  The train will now arrive at  07:43 hrs  and depart at  07:45 hrs  instead of 07.48/07.50 hrs. Ti...

Narasapur-Tiruvannamalai Diwali Special Trains 2026 Announced

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Dasara ,  Deepawali , and Chhath Festivals ,  South Coast Railway  has announced weekly special trains. The 07291/07292 Narasapur – Tiruvannamalai – Narasapur Express Specials  will operate from October 2026 to November 2026 to facilitate smooth transit. Special Train Route and Schedule Details These festival special trains will run nine weekly services in both directions. Check the schedule below: Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Service Details 07291 Narasapur – Tiruvannamalai Express Special Narasapur Tiruvannamalai Sundays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Departs at 13:00 hrs ;  reaches at 04:55 hrs   the next day. 07292 Tiruvannamalai – Narasapur Express Special Tiruvannamalai Narasapur Mondays: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 Departs at 20:00 hrs ;  reaches at 10:45 hrs   the next day. Route Halts, Timings, or Alter...

Pooja Festival Special Trains 2026 Announced by Southern Railway

Southern Railway  has announced special weekly express trains between  Chennai  and  Kollam  to clear the extra rush of passengers during Gandhi Jayanthi and  Pooja Festival 2026 . These special services will run throughout October 2026 to ensure comfortable travel for commuters during the festive season. Advance reservations for these weekly express specials will open at  08:00 hrs  on  September 23, 2026 .  Special Train Route and Schedule Details Commuters can plan their journeys with the following detailed schedule of the Pooja Festival special trains operating between Chennai and Kollam: Train No. & Name From To Frequency / Dates (2026) 06117  Chennai Egmore – Kollam Weekly Special Chennai Egmore Kollam Thursdays: Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 06118  Kollam – Chennai Egmore Weekly Special Kollam Chennai Egmore Fridays: Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 06121  Chennai Egmore – Kollam Weekly Special Chennai Egmore...

Sealdah-Puri Duronto Express Short Terminated at Maltipatpur (2026)

The Eastern Railway   has announced temporary route adjustments affecting the popular Duronto Express services. Due to crucial infrastructural upgradation work on Platform No.  5 &  6 at the Puri   station under the East Coast Railway   jurisdiction, trains will experience temporary short termination and origination. Passengers are requested to plan their journey according to the revised schedules. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status A transition has been implemented to divert these express trains over selected dates between August and October 2026.  Complete schedule details are listed below: Train No. &  Name From To Frequency/Dates Impact Status/New Route 22201 Sealdah – Puri Duronto Express   Sealdah (SDAH)  Puri (PURI)  August:  26,  28,  31;  September:  02,  04,  07,  09,  11,  14,  16,  18,  21,  23,  25,  28,  30;  Octob...

Eastern Railway Adds New MEMU Stop at Pawai Brohmasthan 2026

In a major update for regional commuters,  Eastern Railway  has decided to provide an experimental stoppage for Train Nos.  63387 / 63388 Jamalpur – Gaya – Jamalpur MEMU Passenger  at the  Pawai Brohmasthan Halt  station. Commencing from  August 24, 2026 , this move aims to significantly enhance travel convenience for passengers traveling along the Jamalpur – Kiul section under the Malda Division. Special Train Route and Schedule Details To help passengers plan their journeys, here is a summary of the revised stoppage details for the affected MEMU passenger trains: Train No. & Name From To Effective Date Impact Status/New Route 63387  Jamalpur – Gaya MEMU Passenger Jamalpur Gaya 24.08.2026 Experimental halt at Pawai Brohmasthan Halt 63388  Gaya – Jamalpur MEMU Passenger Gaya Jamalpur 24.08.2026 Experimental halt at Pawai Brohmasthan Halt Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements Train No.  63387  Jamalpur – Gaya ...

Pitru Paksha Special Trains 2026: 12 Services Announced

West Central Railway will operate 12 Pitru Paksha Special train services between Rani Kamalapati–Gaya and Jabalpur–Gaya to handle additional passenger traffic during Pitru Paksha. The services will run from 27 September to 10 October 2026 with AC, Sleeper and General Class coaches. Special Train Route and Schedule Details The 12 services comprise six trips between Rani Kamalapati and Gaya and six trips between Jabalpur and Gaya. Train No. & Name From To Running Dates Schedule 01661 Rani Kamalapati–Gaya Pitru Paksha Special Rani Kamalapati Gaya 27 Sep, 02 & 07 Oct 2026 Departs 15:20 hrs ; arrives next day 14:30 hrs 01662 Gaya–Rani Kamalapati Pitru Paksha Special Gaya Rani Kamalapati 30 Sep, 05 & 10 Oct 2026 Departs 15:30 hrs ; arrives next day 16:15 hrs 01701 Jabalpur–Gaya Pitru Paksha Special Jabalpur Gaya 29 Sep, 04 & 09 Oct 2026 Departs 21:25 hrs ; arrives next day 14:30 hrs 01702 Gaya–Jabalpur Pitru Paksha Special Gaya Jabalpur 28 Sep, 03 & 08 O...

Jabalpur-Pune Weekly Express Gets Khandwa Halt

West Central Railway has introduced a new Khandwa halt for train numbers 20162/20161 Jabalpur-Pune-Jabalpur Weekly Express from 20 September 2026 for the convenience of passengers. The new stoppage will remain effective until further orders. Special Train Route and Schedule Details The newly introduced Khandwa stoppage provides convenient rail connectivity for passengers travelling between Jabalpur and Pune. Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Khandwa Halt 20162 Jabalpur-Pune Weekly Express Jabalpur Pune Every Sunday from 20 September 2026 20:03 hrs arrival; 20:05 hrs departure 20161 Pune-Jabalpur Weekly Express Pune Jabalpur Every Monday from 21 September 2026 23:03 hrs arrival; 23:05 hrs departure Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements Train 20162 Jabalpur-Pune Weekly Express will halt at Khandwa every Sunday from 20 September 2026 with arrival at 20:03 hrs and departure at 20:05 hrs . Train 20161 Pune-Jabalpur Weekly Express will halt at Khandwa ev...

Diwali Special Trains 2026: Prayagraj-Hazrat Nizamuddin Weekly

To clear the rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season,  Northern Railway   has announced the operation of weekly festival special trains. The 04183/04184 Prayagraj Jn. - Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn. - Prayagraj Jn. Weekly Festival Special   will connect Prayagraj and Delhi from October 20, 2026 ,  to December 2, 2026 . Passengers can book tickets in AC,  Sleeper,  and General classes to plan their journey. Special Train Route and Schedule Details Here is the complete route,  schedule,  and details of the special train service running during the festival season: Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Coach Composition 04183 Prayagraj Jn. - Hazrat Nizamuddin Weekly Special   Prayagraj Jn. Hazrat Nizamuddin Tuesdays (20.10.26 to 01.12.26) - 07 Trips AC,  Sleeper & General 04184 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Prayagraj Jn. Weekly Special   Hazrat Nizamuddin Prayagraj Jn. Wednesdays (21.10.26 to 02.12.26) - 0...

Amritsar-Bound Trains Diverted & Short-Terminated in Sept 2026

Northern Railway  has announced the short-termination, short-origination, and diversion of select train services due to operational reasons. These temporary changes will impact major services connecting New Delhi and Amritsar on September 20, 2026  and September 22, 2026 . Passengers are advised to note these modifications and plan their travel accordingly. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status The following table provides the list of impacted trains, along with their original schedules and revised routes: Train No. & Name From To JCO Impact Status / New Route 12497 New Delhi - Amritsar Express   New Delhi Amritsar 22.09.2026   Short-terminate at Jalandhar City   12498 Amritsar - New Delhi Express   Amritsar New Delhi 22.09.2026   Short-originate from Jalandhar City   15707 Katihar - Amritsar Express   Katihar Jn Amritsar 20.09.2026   Diverted via Beas - Tarn Taran - Amritsar   Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrang...

Sealdah-Krishnanagar EMU Train Extensions for Festive Season 2026

Eastern Railway  has announced the continuation of the extension of EMU local train services in the Sealdah – Ranaghat – Krishnanagar  section. These extended services will remain operational from September 1, 2026 , to November 30, 2026 , to facilitate hassle-free travel for daily passengers during the festive autumn season. Additionally, temporary halts for specific AC EMU trains have also been extended on an experimental basis. Special Train Route and Schedule Details To assist commuters in planning their journeys, the detailed schedules, routes, and frequencies of these extended local services are tabulated below: Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Impact Status/New Route 31629 Sealdah – Ranaghat EMU local   Sealdah  Krishnanagar City Jn.  Mon to Fri (01.09.2026 to 30.11.2026)  Extended up to Krishnanagar City Jn. as a special service. 31614 Ranaghat – Sealdah EMU local   Krishnanagar City Jn.  Sealdah  Mon to Sat...

Pune-Beed Daily Express 2026 Services Started by Central Railway

The Central Railway  has announced the commencement of regular daily services for the Pune-Beed-Pune Daily Express  connecting the Marathwada region with Western Maharashtra. The daily service of Train No. 11433  will begin from Pune  on September 22, 2026 , while the return service of Train No. 11434  will start from Beed  on September 23, 2026 . This direct train service aims to significantly improve connectivity and travel convenience for daily passengers between these key destinations. Special Train Route and Schedule Details Here is the comprehensive schedule, timings, and operational details for the newly introduced daily express train: Train No. & Name From To Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency & Start Date Train No. 11433 Pune – Beed Express Pune Beed 22:45 hrs 06:00 hrs  (Next Day) Daily w.e.f. 22.09.2026 Train No. 11434 Beed - Pune Express Beed Pune 21:30 hrs 05:20 hrs  (Next Day) Daily w.e.f. 23.09.2026 Route Halts,...

Diwali Special Trains 2026 Announced by South Central Railway

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the holiday season, the South Central Railway (SCR)  has announced the operation of 38 festival special trains. These services will connect key destinations including Charlapalli (Hyderabad) ,  Sengottai ,  and Prayagraj  between September 28, 2026, and December 1, 2026 , providing much-needed relief to travelers during the peak festive rush. Special Train Route and Schedule Details The following table lists the comprehensive details of the special trains, including their service days, durations, and total number of trips: Train No. & Name From To Frequency / Day Service Period Total Trips 07191 Charlapalli – Sengottai Special Charlapalli Sengottai Friday 02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026 09 Services 07192 Sengottai – Charlapalli Special Sengottai Charlapalli Saturday 03.10.2026 to 28.11.2026 09 Services 04121 Prayagraj – Charlapalli Special Prayagraj Charlapalli Monday 28.09.2026 to 30.11.2026 10 Services 04122 Charlapall...

SCR to Run MMTS Special Trains for Ganesh Nimarjanam 2026

To facilitate smooth travel and clear the heavy rush of passengers during the night of Ganesh idol immersion, **South Central Railway** has announced that it will run several MMTS special trains. These **8 MMTS special trains** will operate on the intervening nights of **September 25/26, 2026** and **September 26/27, 2026**, specifically between the late-night hours of **23:00 hrs** and **05:00 hrs** to provide seamless travel options for devotees across the twin cities. Special Train Route and Schedule Details These special services have been planned dynamically to connect major transit hubs during the peak hours of the festival celebrations. Below is the detailed timetable for these special MMTS train operations: Train No. & Name From To Departure Arrival GSH-1   Secunderabad  Hyderabad  23:50 hrs   00:20 hrs   GHL-2   Hyderabad  Lingampalli  00:30 hrs   01:20 hrs   GLH-3   Lingampalli  Hyderabad  01:50 hrs   02...

Tiruvananthapuram-Madurai Weekly Special Train during Diwali and Pooja Holidays 2026

Special Train Route and Schedule Details North Western Railway has announced six trips each of the weekly special services between Tiruvananthapuram Central and Madurai during the upcoming festive season. Train No. & Name From To Frequency / Dates Schedule 06013 Tiruvananthapuram Central–Madurai Weekly Special Tiruvananthapuram Central Madurai 21 Oct–25 Nov 2026 (6 trips), every Wednesday Departs Tiruvananthapuram Central at 07:45 hrs Wednesday; reaches Madurai at 11:00 hrs Thursday 06014 Madurai–Tiruvananthapuram Central Weekly Special Madurai Tiruvananthapuram Central 24 Oct–28 Nov 2026 (6 trips), every Saturday Departs Madurai at 21:40 hrs Saturday; reaches Tiruvananthapuram Central at 00:45 hrs Tuesday Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements 06013 departs Tiruvananthapuram Central at 07:45 hrs and has scheduled halts at Kollam, Kayamkulam, Mavelikkara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanassery, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Shoranur, Tiru...

Chennai-Lucknow Express Delayed Due to Line Block in 2026

Southern Railway  has announced changes in the pattern of train services due to maintenance work. A Line Block has been permitted for the replacement of steel girders with concrete slabs at Bridge No. 167. This essential maintenance will take place between Tada  and Sullurupeta  stations in the Chennai Central – Gudur Section , leading to temporary regulations for a key express train. Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status Due to the scheduled engineering work, the departure and running schedule of the Chennai-Lucknow Express will be regulated. Here are the complete details of the affected service: Train No. & Name From To Scheduled Dep. Affected Dates (2026) Impact Status Train No. 16093  Dr MGR Chennai Central – Lucknow Express Chennai Central (MAS) Lucknow (LKO) 05:10 hrs 26th September & 03rd October Regulated/delayed by 50 mins enroute Train No. 16093  Dr MGR Chennai Central – Lucknow Express Chennai Central (MAS) Lucknow (LKO) 05:10 h...

Agra Cantt-Palwal Unreserved Festival Special Trains 2026 Announced

To cater to the increased travel demand during the upcoming festive season, Northern Railway has announced the operation of unreserved daily special train services between Agra Cantt and Palwal . Train numbers 01941/01942 Agra Cantt - Palwal - Agra Cantt Unreserved Daily Special will run daily until October 31, 2026 , offering a convenient travel option for daily commuters and festival travelers. Special Train Route and Schedule Details To help passengers plan their journeys efficiently, here is the complete schedule, frequency, and route details of these newly introduced festival special trains. Train No. & Name From To Frequency/Dates Coach Category 01941 Agra Cantt - Palwal Daily Special Agra Cantt (AGC) Palwal (PWL) Daily till October 31, 2026 Unreserved/General (GS) 01942 Palwal - Agra Cantt Daily Special Palwal (PWL) Agra Cantt (AGC) Daily till October 31, 2026 Unreserved/General (GS) Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements The unreserved special trains will halt a...