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Railways has released a new list of special trains that still have available seats, aiming to assist those looking to reunite with their families during this festive time.
Passengers in a large number board a train during festive rush ahead of the Diwali festival, at the Patna railway station, Tuesday, October 29, 2024. (PTI Photo)
As the festive season approaches, many individuals are eager to return home for Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations. However, securing train reservations has proven challenging for numerous travellers. In response, Railways has released a new list of special trains that still have available seats, aiming to assist those looking to reunite with their families during this festive time.
The updated list, made public on Tuesday, highlights various trains operating from key cities, including Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Mau, Ballia, and Lucknow. This initiative follows an earlier announcement detailing available services, indicating an ongoing effort to accommodate the surge in holiday travellers.
For those planning to travel, immediate reservations can be made by consulting the list of trains servicing their desired destinations. In cases where direct trains are unavailable, passengers have the option to travel to nearby stations, from where local transport can be utilised to reach their homes.
Available Trains
- 05109 Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminal Special: Departing from Chhapra on October 30, this train has 2 berths in AC First Class, 94 in AC Second Class, and 434 in AC Third Class.
- 04043 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Special: Also leaving on October 30, this train offers 4 berths in AC Second Class, 2 in AC Third Class, and a substantial 780 berths in Sleeper Class.
- 01080 Gorakhpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Special: Scheduled for October 30, it has 26 berths in AC Third Class.
- 05005 Gorakhpur-Amritsar Special: This service, departing on October 30, has 89 berths available in AC Third Class.
- 09112 Gorakhpur-Vadodara Special: Leaving on October 30, this train offers a variety of accommodations with 12 berths in AC First Class, 59 in AC Second Class, 304 in AC Third Class, and 203 in Sleeper Class.
- 01026 Ballia-Dadar Special: Departing from Ballia on October 30, this train has 21 berths in AC Second Class, 112 in AC Third Class, and 189 in Sleeper Class.
- 05301 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal Special: Departing from Mau on October 31, this train includes 75 berths in AC II Class, 477 in AC III Economy Class, and 376 in Sleeper Class.
- 05325 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special: Scheduled for October 31, this train has 37 berths available in AC III Class.
- 01080 Gorakhpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Special: Another departure from Gorakhpur on October 31 with 70 berths in AC III Class.
- 01028 Gorakhpur-Dadar Special: Departing on October 31, this train offers 25 berths in AC II Class, 115 in AC III Class, and 170 in Sleeper Class.
- 01054 Banaras-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special: Scheduled for October 31, this train has 351 berths available in AC III Class and 517 in Sleeper Class.
- 02270 Lucknow-Chhapra Special: Departing on October 31, this train has 394 seats available in Second Class Chair Car.
Travellers are encouraged to take advantage of these special services to ensure a joyous celebration of Diwali and Chhath Puja with their loved ones.
