With Chhath Puja approaching, a large number of passengers are travelling from Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra to their hometowns in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The festive rush has increased pressure on regular trains, with many passengers facing long waiting lists.
To make travel easier, Central Railway has approved five special trains for passengers heading towards these regions. The additional services will connect Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Pune with destinations including Danapur and Gorakhpur, offering more travel options during the festival period.
LTT–Danapur Special Trains: Dates and Coach Details
Two special train services have been announced between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Danapur in Bihar.
Train No. 01023/01024: Train No. 01023 will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus for Danapur on 9 November 2026. The return service, Train No. 01024, will leave Danapur on 11 November 2026. The train will have 20 coaches, including nine sleeper coaches and nine general coaches.
Train No. 01025/01026: Train No. 01025 will operate from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Danapur on 10 November 2026. Its return service, Train No. 01026, will depart from Danapur on 12 November 2026. This service will also run with a total of 20 ICF coaches.
Both services will cover several important stations along the route, including Thane, Kalyan Junction, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar and Arrah before reaching Danapur.
Gorakhpur–Bandra Special Train Schedule
Passengers travelling between Gorakhpur and Mumbai will also have an additional option during the Chhath festival.
Train No. 05091/05092 will operate between Gorakhpur and Bandra Terminus on two occasions. The service will depart from Gorakhpur on 9 and 16 November 2026, while the return journeys from Bandra Terminus are scheduled for 11 and 18 November 2026.
The train will pass through Kanpur Central, providing another travel option for passengers along the route.
Additional Trains to Ease Festive Travel Rush
The special services have been approved to help accommodate the increased number of passengers travelling home for Chhath Puja. These additional trains are expected to provide more options to people facing difficulty securing confirmed seats on regular services.
Disclaimer: Train schedules, routes and coach arrangements are based on the information provided in the announcement and may be revised by the Railways. Passengers should check the latest details on official Indian Railways platforms before starting their journey.