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Chhath Puja refers to one of the most popular four-day Hindu regional festivals in India. On this occasion, the devotees pay respect and express gratitude to the Sun god. During this festival, devotees go on a rigorous four-day fast, offer bhog to the deity, bathe in the holy river, and seek blessings. As the festival approaches, devotees across the country are going to their hometowns to partake in this sacred ritual. To accommodate this influx of travelers, Indian Railways has dedicated special trains for Chhath Puja 2023. Find out more details about them below.
Special Trains for Diwali/Chhath Puja
Here is a list of specialist trains for Chhath Puja 2023
| Railway | Number of special trains | Number of trips |
| Northern Railway(NR) | 34 | 228 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 14 | 100 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 8 | 42 |
| Western Railway(WR) | 36 | 1262 |
| Southern Railway(SR) | 10 | 58 |
| South Central Railway(SCR) | 58 | 404 |
| South Western Railway(SWR) | 11 | 27 |
| South Eastern Railway(SER) | 8 | 64 |
| North Eastern Railway(NER) | 4 | 26 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 22 | 241 |
| North Western Railway(NWR) | 24 | 1208 |
| Eastern Coast Railway Zone(EC0R) | 12 | 308 |
| Eastern Central Railway (ECR) | 42 | 512 |
| Total | 283 | 4480 |
Additional Safety Measures
To ensure hassle-free and comfortable travel for passengers across India, Indian Railways has taken several other measures such as:
- Officers will be deployed at major railway stations for smooth operations.
- Trained staff will be employed at various locations to attend to any disruptions.
- Additionally, numerous measures have been taken to ensure that all trains depart and arrive at their destination on time.
Also Read: Chhath Puja 2023: Time, History, Significance
Northern Railways Special Trains
Here are a few more essential details about the Northern Railways Special Trains.
| Train no | Train name | Dates | Departure | Arrival |
| 02250 | Patna-New Delhi-Rajdhani Festival Special | 10, 13, 15, and 17.11.23 | 19.10hrs | 07.30hrs |
| 02249 | Patna-New DelhiRajdhani Festival Special | 11,14,16, and 18.11.12 | 09.10hrs | 21.00hrs |
| 03575 | Asansol Jn – Anand Vihar Terminas Special Train | 27.10.23 and 03.11.2023 | 10:15hrs | 08:05 |
Western Railway Weekly Festival Special Train
| Train no | Train name | Dates | Departure | Arrival |
| 04717 | Bikaner-Valsad(Weekly Special) | 26.10.23 to 02.11.23 | 15.00hrs | 10.50hrs |
| 04718 | Valsad-Bikaner(Weekly Special) | 27.11.23 to 03.11.23 | 13.00hrs | 09.00hrs |
| 04714 | Bandra Terminus-BikanerWeekly Special | 10.11.23 to 29.12.23 | 16.00hrs | 14.30hrs |
Central Railway
| Train no | Train name | Dates | Departure | Arrival |
| 01209 | Amravati – Pune MEMU | 05.11.23 to 19.11.23 | 12.40 hrs | 02.45 hrs |
| 01211 | Badnera – Nashik MEMU | 06.11.2023 to 19.11.2023 | 11.05 hrs | 19.40 hrs |
| 01043 | LTT-Samastipur AC Weekly | 19.10.2023 to 30.11.2023 | 12.15 hrs | 21.15 hrs |
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FAQs
The four days of Chhath Puja 2023 start from 17 November 2023 to 20 November 2023.
Chhath Puja lasts for a total of four days. It starts on Kartik Shukla Chaturthi and ends on Kartik Shukla Saptami.
As of September 2023, there are around 34 Vande Bharat Express trains in India.
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