Indian Railways will run a special train from Gorakhpur to Bandra via Kanpur Central from September 6th to November 30th, due to the upcoming festivals of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. The 05053 special train will depart from Gorakhpur at 9:30 AM every Friday, reaching Kanpur at 4:05 PM via Aishbagh....
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It will leave Kanpur at 4:10 PM and reach Bandra Terminal at 6:00 PM on Saturdays via Tundla and Kota. The return train, 05054, will depart from Bandra at 9:15 PM every Saturday, arriving at Kanpur Central at 10:45 PM the next day. It will then reach Gorakhpur at 6:25 AM the following day.

The Indian Railways has announced special train services for the festivals of Dhanteras, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. These trains will operate on various routes, including Bihar, Gorakhpur, Delhi, and Mahbubnagar, from September to December. These special trains will provide additional transportation options for passengers traveling during the festive period. ...
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Specific details about the routes, timings, and dates of operation are provided for each train below. Passengers can make reservations for these special trains starting today.

The North Eastern Railway (NER) is introducing 12 special train pairs for the Diwali, Dussehra, and Chhath festivals, starting from September 5th and running until November 30th. These trains will connect Gorakhpur to major cities like Anand Vihar, Kolkata, Mehboobnagar, and Amritsar. This is a significant increase compared to the four...
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special trains that were operated during the same period last year. The NER is starting the operation of these special trains from the first week of September to provide passengers with more convenience. The special trains are being introduced due to the high demand for train tickets during the festive season. Regular trains to Mumbai and Delhi are already fully booked for the Diwali and Chhath festivals, with waiting lists exceeding 100 for most trains.

Western Railway has extended the trips of two pairs of festival special trains to meet the travel demand for the upcoming festive season. These trains are: Train No. 05054/05053 Bandra Terminus – Gorakhpur Superfast Festival Special (Weekly) (Unreserved) [26 Trips] and Train No. 05046/05045 Rajkot – Lalkuan Festival Special (Weekly) [18...
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Trips]. Bookings for the extended trips of Train No. 05046 will open on August 23rd, 2024. Additionally, Western Railway has now equipped 320 stations with Electronic Interlocking System, which enhances safety and efficiency by providing precise control over train movements and eliminating human error.

The Indian Railways has announced a special festival train (05053/05054) running between Gorakhpur and Bandra Terminus from September 6th to November 29th. This train is being introduced due to a surge in demand for tickets during Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. Train 05053 will depart Gorakhpur every Friday at 9:30 AM,...
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reaching Bandra Terminus at 6:00 PM the next day. The return journey, train 05054, will operate every Saturday from September 7th to November 30th, leaving Bandra Terminus at 9:15 PM and arriving in Gorakhpur at 6:25 AM the third day. This special train will consist of 22 coaches, including 20 general coaches.