Indian Railways will be running 519 special trains between October 1st and November 30th to handle the large influx of passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. This is a significant increase from the 4,429 trips made by special trains last year. The South East Central Railway will operate...
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six special trains for these festivals, connecting Gondia with Santragachi, Chhapra, and Patna. These trains will run twice, with specific dates for each route. The increased number of special trains aims to accommodate the expected surge in travelers during these festive periods, particularly those returning to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Indian Railways will be operating 519 special trains from October 1st to November 30th to accommodate the large number of passengers travelling during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. These trains will operate approximately 6000 trips and cater to a significant number of travellers. In addition to the nationwide special trains,...
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the South East Central Railway (SECR) will be running 6 special trains during these festivals. These include: 1. **08893 Gondia – Santragachi Durga Puja Special** (2 trips from Gondia on October 4th and 9th, 2024) 2. **08894 Santragachi – Gondia Durga Puja Special** (2 trips from Santragachi on October 5th and 10th, 2024) 3. **08895 Gondia – Chhapra Chhath Puja Special** (2 trips from Gondia on November 3rd and 4th, 2024) 4. **08896 Chhapra – Gondia Chhath Puja Special** (2 trips from Chhapra on November 4th and 5th, 2024) 5. **08897 Gondia – Patna Chhath Puja Special** (2 trips from Gondia on November 3rd and 4th, 2024) 6. **08898 Patna – Gondia Chhath Puja Special** (2 trips from Patna on November 4th and 5th, 2024) This initiative aims to alleviate the burden of ticket waitlists and ensure a comfortable travel experience for passengers during these festive periods, especially those travelling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The Indian Railways is operating a special festival train, train number 08895/08896, running between Gondia and Chhapra to accommodate the anticipated passenger rush during upcoming festivals. The train will depart from Gondia on November 3rd and 4th, 2024, at 8 PM, reaching Chhapra at 7 PM. The return journey will commence...
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from Chhapra on November 4th and 5th, 2024, at 10:15 PM, arriving in Gondia at 10:30 PM. The train consists of 20 coaches, including 2 SLR, 4 general second class, 10 sleeper class, 2 AC third class, and 2 AC second class coaches.

The South East Central Railway’s Nagpur Division is running a special train service to accommodate increased travel demand for Chhath Puja. The Chhath Puja Special Train, Train No. 08895/08896, will operate between Gondia and Chhapra in two phases. Train No. 08895 departs from Gondia on November 3 and 4, 2024, and...
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reaches Chhapra the next day. The return train, Train No. 08896, operates from Chhapra to Gondia on November 4 and 5, 2024. The train makes stops at Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bhatapara, Usalapur, and Shahdol. Train No. 08895 departs from Gondia at 20:00 hours, with scheduled stops at Dongargarh (20:56 arrival, 20:58 departure), Rajnandgaon (21:20 arrival, 21:22 departure), and is expected to reach Chhapra at 19:00 hours the following day.

Due to extreme heat, train delays and blockages in Chhattisgarh are causing significant inconvenience for passengers. Numerous trains are running 2-3 hours behind schedule, with some experiencing delays of up to 8-10 hours. This has led to overcrowding and discomfort, particularly in general coaches where fans malfunction during the afternoon. ...
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The situation is further aggravated by ongoing railway work in various sections, disrupting the train schedule, especially for down trains originating from Kolkata. The Itwari station on the main railway line is also undergoing a two-phase blockage until May 10th and again from May 19th to 30th, affecting train services between cities like Shahdol, Rewa, and Tatanagar. The Gonda-Chhapra summer special train is being diverted due to modernization work at Prayagraj station. To combat the heat, the railway has encouraged organizations to set up free water stations at stations, offering alternative water sources beyond the existing water coolers which sometimes dispense hot water due to high demand. The Raipur Railway Division has deployed 104 water coolers across all stations, providing cool drinking water for passengers.