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East Central Railway added 11 pairs of festival special trains, taking total to 23 pairs

Location not reported15 Oct 2026

Indian Railways introduced 11 additional pairs of festival special trains, taking the total number of special trains originating from or passing through East Central Railway (ECR) jurisdiction to 23 pairs, to manage increased festive-season passenger demand. The added services cover multiple routes connecting Bihar with major cities, with operations scheduled from mid-October through late November/early December on different routes.

Why it matters

Adds short-term passenger rail capacity on high-demand corridors linked to Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja travel peaks.

Indian RailwaysEast Central Railway