Central Railway Festival Special Trains 2025: Diwali, Puja & Chhath Travel Made Easy

Central Railway Festival Special Trains 2025: Diwali, Puja & Chhath Travel Made Easy

With the festive season around the corner, train travel demand is at its peak. To make journeys smoother for passengers, Central Railway has announced a total of 1126 Festival Special Trains for Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja 2025.

These trains will connect Mumbai, Pune, and other Maharashtra cities with key destinations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh—ensuring that lakhs of passengers can travel home comfortably during the festive rush.

If you’re a Yatri app user, you can conveniently open the IRCTC website directly inside the app. While Yatri is your go-to for Mumbai Local, Metro, and Monorail journeys, you can also access IRCTC to check and book long-distance train tickets—all in one place.

Key Highlights of Central Railway Festival Special Trains 2025

  • Total 1126 Special Trains: 944 trains announced earlier + 182 new trains now added.
  • Major Routes Covered: Mumbai (LTT) to Danapur, Banaras, Mau, Karimnagar; Pune to Amravati, Sanganer, and more.
  • Booking Opens: From 14th September 2025 at PRS counters and on IRCTC website.
  • Comfortable Travel: Coaches include AC 1st Class, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General Compartments.

Detailed List of Festival Special Trains

Below is the complete table of Central Railway Diwali, Puja & Chhath Special Trains 2025 with train numbers, routes, dates, and halts.

01017/01018 | LTT – Danapur – LTT | Bi-Weekly | 27.09.25 – 03.12.25

Departure: LTT 12:15 (Mon & Sat), Danapur 00:30 (Mon & Wed)

Arrival: Danapur 22:45 next day, LTT 12:00 next day

Total Services: 40

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval
  • Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
  • Orai, Govindpuri Jn, Fatehpur, Subedarganj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn
  • Buxar, Ara

Coaches:

  • 2 AC 2-Tier
  • 8 AC 3-Tier
  • 4 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 1 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
  • 1 Generator Car
01123/01124 | LTT – Mau – LTT | Bi-Weekly | 26.09.25 – 02.12.25

Departure: LTT 12:15 (Fri & Sun), Mau 07:35 (Sun & Tue)

Arrival: Mau 05:35 (3rd day), LTT 22:20 next day

Total Services: 40

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval
  • Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
  • Orai, Govindpuri Jn, Fatehpur, Subedarganj, Mirzapur
  • Varanasi Jn, Jaunpur Jn, Aunrihar

Coaches:

  • 2 AC 2-Tier
  • 8 AC 3-Tier
  • 4 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 1 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
  • 1 Generator Car
01051/01052 | LTT – Banaras – LTT | Bi-Weekly | 24.09.25 – 29.11.25

Departure: LTT 12:15 (Wed & Thu), Banaras 06:35 (Fri & Sat)

Arrival: Banaras 01:10 (3rd day), LTT 16:40 next day

Total Services: 40

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval
  • Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
  • Orai, Govindpuri Jn, Fatehpur, Subedarganj, Mirzapur
  • Varanasi

Coaches:

  • 2 AC 2-Tier
  • 8 AC 3-Tier
  • 4 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 1 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
  • 1 Generator Car
01067/01068 | LTT – Karimnagar – LTT | Weekly | 23.09.25 – 08.10.25

Departure: LTT 15:30 (Tue), Karimnagar 17:30 (Wed)

Arrival: Karimnagar 08:30 next day, LTT 13:40 next day

Total Services: 6

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad
  • Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Partur, Selu
  • Parbhani, Purna, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Mudkhed, Dharmabad
  • Basar, Nizamabad, Armur, Metpally, Koratla

Coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 1 AC 2-Tier
  • 5 AC 3-Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Class
  • 4 Second Class
  • 1 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
  • 1 Generator Car
01403/01404 | Pune – Amravati – Pune | Weekly | 07.10.25 – 26.11.25

Departure: Pune 19:55 (Tue), Amravati 12:00 (Wed)

Arrival: Amravati 10:05 next day, Pune 00:15 next day

Total Services: 16

Halts:

  • Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon
  • Manmad, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval
  • Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01405/01406 | Pune – Sanganer Jn – Pune | Weekly | 26.09.25 – 08.11.25

Departure: Pune 09:45 (Fri), Sanganer Jn 11:35 (Sat)

Arrival: Sanganer Jn 06:45 next day, Pune 09:30 next day

Total Services: 14

Halts:

  • Lonavala (only for 01406), Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road
  • Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Ankleshwar Jn, Vadodara
  • Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01411/01412 | Pune – Sanganer Jn – Pune | Bi-Weekly | 25.09.25 – 07.11.25

Departure: Pune 09:45 (Thu & Sun), Sanganer Jn 11:35 (Fri & Mon)

Arrival: Sanganer Jn 06:45 next day, Pune 09:30 next day

Total Services: 26

Halts:

  • Lonavala, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar
  • Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Ankleshwar Jn, Vadodara
  • Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01491/01492 | Pune – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Pune | Weekly | 26.09.25 – 29.11.25

Departure: Pune 17:30 (Fri), Hazrat Nizamuddin 21:25 (Sat)

Arrival: Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00 next day, Pune 23:55 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Lonavala, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna, Vadodara Jn, Godhra(only for 01492), Ratlam, Shamgarh, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bharatpur Jn, Mathura

Coaches:

  • 1 AC 2-Tier
  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 11 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01418/01417 | Kolhapur – Mumbai CSMT – Kolhapur | Weekly | 24.09.25 – 27.11.25

Departure: Kolhapur 22:00 (Wed), CSMT 14:30 (Thu)

Arrival: CSMT 13:30 next day, Kolhapur 04:20 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Miraj, Sangli, Kirloskar Vadi, Karad, Satara, Lonand, Jejuri, Pune, Lonavala, Kalyan

Coaches:

  • 1 AC 2-Tier
  • 3 AC 3-Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01463/01464 | LTT – Thiruvananthapuram North – LTT | Weekly | 25.09.25 – 29.11.25

Departure: LTT 16:00 (Thu), Thiruvananthapuram North 16:20 (Sat)

Arrival: Thiruvananthapuram North 20:45 next day, LTT 21:50 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Madgaon, Karwar, Kumta, Kundapura, Udupi, Mangalore, Kasaragod, Cannanore, Calicut, Tirur, Shoranur, Trichur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayankulam jn, Kollam

Coaches:

  • 1 AC 2-Tier
  • 6 AC 3-Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Second Class
  • 1 General Second class cum Guard’s brake van
  • 1 Generator Car
01433/01434 | Pune – Sanganer Jn – Pune | Weekly | 24.09.25 – 27.11.25

Departure: Pune 09:45 (Wed), Sanganer Jn 11:35 (Thu)

Arrival: Sanganer Jn 05:40 next day, Pune 09:30 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Lonavala, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Ankleshwar jn, Vadodara, Ratlam, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur

Coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 1 AC 2-Tier
  • 2 AC 3-Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01179/01180 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT | Weekly | 17.10.25 – 07.11.25

Departure: LTT 08:20 (Fri), Sawantwadi Road 22:20 (Fri)

Arrival: Sawantwadi Road 21:00 same day, LTT 10:40 next day

Total Services: 8

Halts:

  • Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal

Coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 3 AC 2-Tier
  • 7 AC 3-Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Class
  • 1 Pantry
  • 2 Generator Vans
01429/01430 | Latur – Hadapsar – Latur | 5 Days a Week | 26.09.25 – 28.11.25

Departure: Latur 09:30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), Hadapsar 16:05 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)

Arrival: Hadapsar 15:30 same day, Latur 21:20 same day

Total Services: 74

Halts:

  • Harangul, Murud, Dharashiv, Barsi Town, Kurduwadi, Jeur, Daund

Coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC 2-Tier
  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01079/01080 | CSMT Mumbai – Gorakhpur – CSMT Mumbai | Daily | 26.09.25 – 02.12.25

Departure: CSMT Mumbai 22:30 daily, Gorakhpur 14:30 daily

Arrival: Gorakhpur 10:00 third day, CSMT Mumbai 00:40 third day

Total Services: 132

Halts:

  • Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda, Basti, Khalilabad

Coaches:

  • 3 AC 3-Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 5 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01415/01416 | Pune – Gorakhpur – Pune | Daily | 27.09.25 – 01.12.25

Departure: Pune 06:50 daily, Gorakhpur 17:30 daily

Arrival: Gorakhpur 16:00 next day, Pune 03:15 third day

Total Services: 130

Halts:

  • Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gonda, Basti

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01421/01422 | Daund – Kalaburagi – Daund | 5 Days a Week | 26.09.25 – 01.12.25

Departure: Daund 05:00 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat), Kalaburagi 16:10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)

Arrival: Kalaburagi 11:20 same day, Daund 22:20 same day

Total Services: 96

Halts:

  • Bhigwan, Parewadi, Jeur, Kem, Kurduwadi, Madha, Mohol, Solapur, Tikekarwadi, Hotgi, Akalkot Road, Boroti, Dudhani, Ganagapur

Coaches:

  • 10 General Second Class
  • 2 Second Class-cum-Luggage-cum Guard's Coach
01425/01426 | Daund – Kalaburagi – Daund | Bi-Weekly | 25.09.25 – 30.11.25

Departure: Daund 05:00 (Thu, Sun), Kalaburagi 20:30 (Thu, Sun)

Arrival: Kalaburagi 11:20 same day, Daund 02:30 next day

Total Services: 40

Halts:

  • Bhigwan, Parewadi, Jeur, Kem, Kurduwadi, Madha, Mohol, Solapur, Tikekarwadi, Hotgi, Akalkot Road, Boroti, Dudhani, Ganagapur

Coaches:

  • 10 General Second Class
  • 2 Second Class-cum-Luggage-cum Guard's Coach
01209/01210 | Nagpur – Pune – Nagpur | Weekly | 27.09.25 – 30.11.25

Departure: Nagpur 19:40 (Sat), Pune 15:50 (Sun)

Arrival: Pune 11:25 next day, Nagpur 06:30 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Uruli, Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Wardha

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01207/01208 | Nagpur – Samastipur – Nagpur | Weekly | 24.09.25 – 27.11.25

Departure: Nagpur 10:40 (Wed), Samastipur 23:45 (Thu)

Arrival: Samastipur 21:30 next day, Nagpur 07:00 third day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Betul, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 Second Class including 2 General Second Class cum Guard’s brake van
01483/01484 | Pune – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Pune | Bi-Weekly | 30.09.25 – 30.11.25

Departure: Pune 17:30 (Tue, Sat), Hazrat Nizamuddin 21:25 (Wed, Sun)

Arrival: Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00 next day, Pune 23:55 next day

Total Services: 36

Halts:

  • Lonavala, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna, Vadodara Jn, Godhra(only for 01484), Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bharatpur Jn, Mathura

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01143/01144 | LTT – Danapur – LTT | Daily | 25.09.25 – 01.12.25

Departure: LTT 10:30 daily, Danapur 21:30 daily

Arrival: Danapur 18:45 next day, LTT 04:50 third day

Total Services: 134

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, Ara

Coaches:

  • 3 AC 3-Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 5 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
02139/02140 | LTT – Nagpur – LTT | Weekly | 25.09.25 – 28.11.25

Departure: LTT 00:25 (Thu), Nagpur 13:30 (Fri)

Arrival: Nagpur 15:30 same day, LTT 04:10 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Wardha

Coaches:

  • 3 AC 3-Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 5 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01449/01450 | Pune – Danapur – Pune | Daily | 25.09.25 – 02.12.25

Departure: Pune 15:30 daily, Danapur 05:30 daily

Arrival: Danapur 02:00 third day, Pune 18:15 next day

Total Services: 134

Halts:

  • Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt.Deendayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara

Coaches:

  • 4 AC 3-Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van
01007/01008 | LTT – Latur – LTT | Weekly | 28.09.25 – 30.11.25

Departure: LTT 00:55 (Sun), Latur 16:00 (Sun)

Arrival: Latur 13:30 same day, LTT 04:50 next day

Total Services: 20

Halts:

  • Thane, Kalyan, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Kurduwadi, Dharashiv

Coaches:

  • 3 AC 3-Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 5 General Second Class
  • 2 General Second class cum Guard’s Brake Van

📌 Pro Tip: These trains are in high demand. It is recommended to book tickets early on IRCTC or through authorized railway booking counters.

How to Book Tickets for Festival Special Trains

  1. Visit the official IRCTC website or use the IRCTC Rail Connect App.

  2. Tickets can also be booked at any Computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter.

  3. Advance reservation has already opened from 14th September 2025—so book your seats early to avoid last-minute rush.

  4. Yatri App Users: Simply open the IRCTC tab within Yatri app to access the official booking site without leaving the app.

Why These Special Trains Matter

Every year, millions of passengers travel home during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. The regular train services often fall short of handling this demand.

By running over 1100 special trains, Central Railway ensures:

  • Reduced crowding in regular trains.
  • Better connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
  • Faster and safer travel for long-distance passengers.

FAQs on Central Railway Diwali & Chhath Special Trains 2025

Q1. How many special trains are being run by Central Railway for Diwali 2025?

A total of 1126 Festival Special Trains will run between September and December 2025.

Q2. When does booking open for these festival special trains?

Booking has started from 14th September 2025 on IRCTC and PRS counters.

Q3. Which routes are covered under these special trains?

Major routes include Mumbai–Danapur, Mumbai–Mau, Mumbai–Banaras, Mumbai–Karimnagar, Pune–Amravati, Pune–Sanganer, among others.

Q5. Where can I check the detailed timings and halts?

You may find the most recent timings on the NTES App or by visiting the Indian Railways Enquiry Portal. 

Final Thoughts

Passengers may now easily arrange their festive trips with the 1126 Central Railway Festival Special Trains 2025. Whether it is Puja in Kolkata, Diwali in Banaras, or Chhath in Patna, these trains will get you home in time to celebrate with your loved ones.

Mumbai commuters can continue using the Yatri app for daily local travel and also access the IRCTC website directly within Yatri for these Festival Special bookings. This way, your city commute and festive long-distance journeys stay connected on one trusted platform.

Dated September 13, 2025