Western Railway has announced five festival Diwali-Chhath Puja Special Trains from the Vadodara Division to manage the expected passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026. The additional services will connect passengers to destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana and West Bengal.
According to the report published on October 15, the special trains will operate on selected days during October and November, offering more travel options for people heading to their hometowns for the festive season.
Five Festival Special Diwali-Chhath Puja Special Trains from Vadodara Division
The announced services will connect passengers with Gorakhpur, Mau, Lalkuan, Charlapalli and Kolkata. The schedule and operating dates vary by route.
1. Vadodara–Gorakhpur Special Train
The Vadodara–Gorakhpur Special will depart from Vadodara every Monday at 7:00 PM, reaching Gorakhpur at 11:30 PM the following day. The service is scheduled to operate until November 23, 2026.
For the return journey, the Gorakhpur–Vadodara Special will leave Gorakhpur every Wednesday at 5:00 AM and arrive in Vadodara at 8:35 AM the next day.
2. Pratapnagar–Mau Superfast Weekly Special
The Pratapnagar–Mau Superfast Weekly Special will depart from Pratapnagar every Saturday at 4:00 PM and reach Mau at 6:00 PM the following day. The service is scheduled to continue until November 28.
The return train will leave Mau every Sunday at 11:25 PM and arrive at Pratapnagar at 3:15 AM on Tuesday.
3. Pratapnagar–Lalkuan Superfast Special
The Pratapnagar–Lalkuan Superfast Special will depart every Sunday at 5:00 PM, reaching Lalkuan at 12:45 PM the following day. The service is scheduled to operate until November 29.
In the return direction, the train will depart from Lalkuan every Monday at 3:50 PM and reach Pratapnagar at 11:30 AM the following day. The return service is scheduled until November 30.
4. Pratapnagar–Charlapalli Special
The Pratapnagar–Charlapalli Special will depart at 7:50 PM on Sundays, arriving at Charlapalli at 8:30 PM the following day.
The reported operating dates for the onward service are October 11, 18 and 25, and November 1, 8, 15 and 29.
For the return journey, the Charlapalli–Pratapnagar Special will depart at 4:00 PM on Saturdays and arrive at Pratapnagar at 5:50 PM the following day. The reported operating dates are October 10, 17, 24 and 31, and November 7, 14 and 28.
5. Pratapnagar–Kolkata Weekly Special
The Pratapnagar–Kolkata Weekly Special will depart every Thursday at 4:15 PM and reach Kolkata at 12:05 PM on Saturday.
The return train will leave Kolkata every Tuesday at 8:00 AM and arrive at Pratapnagar at 11:40 PM the following day. The report lists the service period as October 13 to November 24.
More Travel Options During the Festive Rush
Diwali and Chhath Puja typically see increased demand for rail travel as people travel to celebrate with their families. The additional services are intended to ease congestion and provide more options for passengers travelling from the Vadodara Division to major destinations.
Passengers should check the latest official railway from IRCTC Website. timetable, train numbers, availability and booking status before making travel plans, particularly because the special services operate only on specified dates.
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