Indian Railways Festival Special Trains 2026

Indian Railways Festival Special Trains 2026: Northern Railway has announced additional festival special trains to manage the increased passenger rush during the festive season. The special services will operate on several important routes connecting Delhi, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other regions.

According to the notice published in Daily Excelsior on 9 October 2026, the railway has announced additional services, extended running periods, and revised train frequencies to facilitate passengers travelling during October and November 2026.

The announcement includes daily, weekly, and bi-weekly special trains, along with additional trips on selected routes. Passengers are advised to check the latest train timings and availability before commencing their journey.

Complete Details

1. Delhi Junction–Gaya Junction Reserved Festival Special Express

Train Numbers: 04064 / 04063 Frequency: 88 trips

Northern Railway will operate special trains between Delhi Junction and Gaya Junction to accommodate passengers travelling during the festive season.

Running period :

Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and Sleeper Class.

Important stoppages : Tundla Junction, Govindpuri, Prayagraj Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Bhabaura Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, and Anugrah Narayan Road.

2. New Delhi–Patna Junction Reserved Festival Special Express

Train Numbers: 04088 / 04087 Frequency: 104 trips Service Type: Daily

This special service will connect New Delhi with Patna Junction, providing additional travel options for passengers heading towards Bihar.

Running period:

Both services are scheduled to run daily.

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Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and Sleeper Class.

Important stoppages: Tundla Junction, Govindpuri, Prayagraj Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Dildarnagar, Buxar, Raghunathpur, and Ara Junction.

3. Khadki–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Special

Train Numbers: 01483 / 01484 Frequency: 26 trips Service Type: Bi-weekly

This special train will provide additional connectivity between Khadki in Maharashtra and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi.

Running period :

Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC and 3 Tier AC.

Important stoppages: Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Bhawani Mandi, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, and Mathura Junction.

4. Varanasi Junction–Bhatinda Junction Reserved Special Express

Train Numbers: 04221 / 04222 Frequency: 14 trips

This service will connect Varanasi with Bhatinda, offering another option for passengers travelling between Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Running period :

Coach Composition: 3 Tier AC Economy and General Class.

Important stoppages: Mau Junction, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Rae Bareli, Unchahar, Alam Nagar, Bareilly, Moradabad, Najibabad, Saharanpur, Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Ambala Cantt., Rajpura, Patiala, Dhuri, Barnala, and Rampura Phul.

5. Firozpur Cantonment–Purnea Junction Reserved Special Express

Train Numbers: 04634 / 04633 Frequency: 15 trips

The railway has also scheduled special services between Firozpur Cantonment in Punjab and Purnea Junction in Bihar.

Running period :

Coach Composition: 3 Tier AC, Sleeper, and General Class.

Important stoppages: Moga, Ludhiana, Khanna, Nakodar Junction, Phillaur Junction, Dhandari Kalan, Chandigarh, Ambala Cantonment, Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur Junction, Gonda Junction, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur Junction, Shahpur Patori, Barauni Junction, Begusarai, Khagaria Junction, Mansi Junction, Naugachia, and Katihar Junction.

6. Jalna–Chhapra Junction Special Express

Train Numbers: 07651 / 07652 Frequency: 7 trips Service Type: Weekly

This weekly special service will connect Jalna in Maharashtra with Chhapra Junction in Bihar.

Running period:

Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, Sleeper, and General Class.

Important stoppages: Sambhajinagar, Nagarsol, Manmad Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Harda, Itarsi Junction, Pipariya, Gadwarwara, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni Junction, Maihar, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jaunpur Junction, Aunrihar Junction, Ghazipur City, and Ballia.

7. Nanded–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Express

Train Numbers: 07621 / 07622 Frequency: 14 trips Service Type: Weekly

The Nanded–Hazrat Nizamuddin special train will provide additional connectivity between Maharashtra and Delhi.

• Train No. 07621: Departs Nanded at 8:45 AM and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:00 PM the following day.

• Train No. 07622: Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:40 PM and arrives at Nanded at 12:35 AM.

Running period:

• Train 07621: 17 October to 28 November 2026, every Saturday.

• Train 07622: 18 October to 29 November 2026, every Sunday.

Coach Composition: 1 Tier AC, 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and General Class.

Important stoppages: Purna Junction, Parbhani Junction, Selu, Partur, Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina Junction, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantt., and Mathura Junction.

8. Charlapalli–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Express

Train Numbers: 07021 / 07022 Frequency: 14 trips Service Type: Weekly

This weekly service will connect Charlapalli in Telangana with Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi.

• Train No. 07021: Departs Charlapalli at 7:20 PM and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:00 AM.

• Train No. 07022: Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 4:00 AM and arrives at Charlapalli at 1:50 PM.

Running period:

• Train 07021: 19 October to 30 November 2026, every Monday.

• Train 07022: 21 October to 2 December 2026, every Wednesday.

Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and General Class.

Important stoppages: Kazipet Junction, Ramgundam, Manchiryal, Bellampalli, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Balharshah, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina Junction, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, and Agra Cantt.

9. Charlapalli–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Express (Additional Service)

Train Numbers: 07023 / 07024 Frequency: 12 trips

Another special service has been scheduled on the Charlapalli–Hazrat Nizamuddin route to accommodate additional passenger demand.

• Train No. 07023: Departs Charlapalli at 7:45 PM and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 5:00 AM.

• Train No. 07024: Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7:15 AM and arrives at Charlapalli at 5:45 PM.

Running period:

• Train 07023: 20 October to 24 November 2026, every Tuesday.

• Train 07024: 22 October to 26 November 2026, every Thursday.

Coach Composition: 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and General Class.

Important stoppages: Kazipet Junction, Ramgundam, Manchiryal, Bellampalli, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Balharshah, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina Junction, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, and Agra Cantt.

10. New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Reserved Special Express

Train Numbers: 04083 / 04084 Frequency: 4 trips Service Type: Special service

This special train will operate between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing additional travel options for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Train No. 04083: Departs New Delhi at 2:00 PM and arrives at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 3:00 AM the following day.

• Train No. 04084: Departs Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 10:00 AM and arrives at New Delhi at 11:30 PM.

Running dates:

• Train 04083: 9 October and 16 October 2026, Fridays.

• Train 04084: 10 October and 17 October 2026, Saturdays.

Coach Composition: 1 Tier AC, 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, and Sleeper Class.

Important stoppages: Sonipat, Panipat Junction, Kurukshetra Junction, Ambala Cantonment, Dhandari Kalan, Jalandhar Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment, Martyr Captain Sunil K. Choudhary Kathua, Jammu Tawi, and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan stations.

Passengers travelling from Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, and nearby areas should verify the train’s availability and timings before departure.

Northern Railway Revises Frequency of New Delhi–Danapur Special Trains

Northern Railway has also announced a revision in the frequency and running days of the New Delhi–Danapur–New Delhi reserved festival special trains.

The revised schedule is as follows:

Train No. 04090 – New Delhi–Danapur Special

• Existing service: Friday, weekly.

• Revised service: Friday and Wednesday, bi-weekly.

• Effective date: 7 October 2026.

Train No. 04089 – Danapur–New Delhi Special

• Existing service: Saturday, weekly.

• Revised service: Saturday and Thursday, bi-weekly.

• Effective date: 7 October 2026.

Extension of Additional Trips

The railway has also extended the running period of the following services and scheduled additional trips:

New Delhi–Danapur Special

• Existing end date: 20 November 2026.

• Extended up to: 27 November 2026.

• Additional trips: 14, 21 and 28 October 2026, and 4, 11, 18 and 25 November 2026.

• Total additional trips: 8.

Danapur–New Delhi Special

• Existing end date: 21 November 2026.

• Extended up to: 28 November 2026.

• Additional trips: 15, 22 and 29 October 2026, and 5, 12, 19 and 26 November 2026.

• Total additional trips: 8.

Passengers using these services should check the updated timetable before booking their tickets.

How to Check Festival Special Train Timings and Ticket Availability

Passengers can verify train schedules, routes, stoppages, ticket availability, and other travel-related information through official railway platforms.

Important Instructions for Passengers