Central Railway Announces 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025: Full Details Here

Central Railway has announced plans to operate 1,702 special trains during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals to help passengers reach their destinations and celebrate with their families.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Swapnil Nila said, "The Central Railway is preparing for the upcoming Chhath and Diwali festivals by operating 1,702 special trains to help passengers travel to their destinations to celebrate with their families. These trains will depart from stations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. Over 800 of these trains will serve routes to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and the northeastern states. Trains will also connect various other parts of the country."

Nila further added that extra ticket counters have been set up at major stations for the convenience and safety of passengers. "To ensure passenger comfort and safety, holding areas with a capacity of over 3,000 passengers each have been established at key stations, equipped with amenities such as food, water, toilets, and fans. Mobile UTS services are available for ticket booking, and additional ticket counters have been opened to reduce waiting times," he said.

Earlier on Saturday, the Indian Railways announced that it will take strict action against social media handles spreading misleading videos related to railway operations. The Railways stated that certain social media users have been circulating old or misleading videos during the festive season, causing confusion among passengers.

According to the railway administration, more than 20 such social media handles have been identified, and the process of filing FIRs has already begun. A 24x7 social media monitoring mechanism has been established to keep a close watch on such activities.

The Indian Railways has urged all social media users to refrain from sharing unverified videos or content related to railway operations. Passengers have been advised to rely only on official notifications and verified handles of the Ministry of Railways-@RailMinIndia on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube-for authentic updates.