To make travel smooth and convenient during the festive season, the Central Railway (CR) zone is running 60 extra special trains this year. Ticket bookings for these festival trains have already started, and passengers can plan their trips in advance.

Meanwhile, Indian Railways is also expanding its Amrit Bharat Express network planned across the country. These trains will offer safe, comfortable, and affordable travel, especially for passengers from lower- and middle-income groups. New features include the Kavach anti-collision system, EP-assisted braking, and fully sealed coaches. 

Festival Special Trains 2025: Full List, Routes, Timings

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CSMT–Asansol Weekly AC Special (12 Services)

  • From CSMT Mumbai: Train 01145 departs at 11:05 AM every Monday (06.10.2025 to 10.11.2025) and reaches Asansol at 05:30 AM on the third day (6 services).
  • From Asansol: Train 01146 leaves at 09:00 PM every Wednesday (08.10.2025 to 12.11.2025) and arrives at CSMT Mumbai at 04:20 PM on the third day (6 services).
  • Major stoppages: Dadar, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Bhabua, Sasaram, Deoria Sadar, Anugraha Narayan Road, Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh Road, Parasnath, NSC Bose J Gomoh, Dhanbad, Kulti.
  • Coach Composition: 20 AC 3-Tier coaches + 2 Generator Cars

CSMT–Karimnagar Weekly AC Special (12 Services)

  • From CSMT Mumbai: Train 01021 departs at 12:20 AM every Saturday (11.10.2025 to 15.11.2025) and reaches Karimnagar at 04:00 PM same day (6 services).
  • From Karimnagar: Train 01022 leaves at 05:30 PM every Saturday (11.10.2025 to 15.11.2025) and reaches CSMT Mumbai at 01:50 PM next day (6 services).
  • Major Stoppages: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Partur, Selu, Parbhani, Purna, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Mudkhed, Dharmabad, Basar, Nizamabad, Armur, Metpally, Koratla.
  • Coach Composition: 20 AC 3-Tier coaches + 2 Generator Cars
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LTT–Muzaffarpur Weekly AC Special (12 Services)

  • From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT): Train 01043 departs at 12:15 PM every Tuesday (07.10.2025 to 11.11.2025) and reaches Muzaffarpur at 06:30 AM on the third day (6 services).
  • From Muzaffarpur: Train 01044 leaves at 08:30 AM every Thursday (09.10.2025 to 13.11.2025) and arrives at LTT at 10:50 PM next day (6 services).
  • Major Stoppages: Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri Jn, Fatehpur, Subedarganj, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur.
  • Coach Composition: 1 First AC, 3 AC 2-Tier, 15 AC 3-Tier, 1 Pantry Car, 2 Generator Cars

Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Bi-Weekly Superfast AC Special (24 Services)

  • From Pune: Train 01493 departs at 05:30 PM every Monday & Thursday (06.10.2025 to 13.11.2025) and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 08:00 PM next day (12 services).
  • From Hazrat Nizamuddin: Train 01494 departs at 09:25 PM every Tuesday & Friday (07.10.2025 to 14.11.2025) and reaches Pune at 11:55 PM next day (12 services).
  • Major Stoppages: Lonavala, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara Jn, Godhra (only 01494), Ratlam, Shamgarh, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bharatpur Jn, Mathura.
  • Coach Composition: 16 AC 3-Tier coaches + 2 Generator Cars

Bihar’s Amrit Bharat Train Count Hits 13 – Full List

The number of Amrit Bharat trains in Bihar has now risen to 13. Currently, there are 12 trains running across India, 10 of which start from Bihar. With three new trains added on September 29, the total will increase to 15, with 13 of them operating from Bihar.

Full List of Bihar Amrit Bharat Express Trains

  • Darbhanga–Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express
  • Saharsa–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express
  • Rajendranagar Terminal–New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express
  • Bapudham Motihari–Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express
  • Darbhanga–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express
  • Malda Town–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express
  • Sitamarhi–Delhi Amrit Bharat Express
  • Gaya–Delhi Amrit Bharat Express
  • Jogbani–Erode–Jogbani Amrit Bharat Express
  • Saharsa–Chheharta (Amritsar)–Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express
  • Muzaffarpur–Cheralpalli Amrit Bharat Express (Inaugural run September 29)
  • Chapra–Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Amrit Bharat Express (Inaugural run September 29)
  • Darbhanga–Madar (Ajmer) Amrit Bharat Express (Inaugural run September 29)

Chhath Puja: PM Modi pushes for UNESCO recognition

Thousands of devotees gather every year at the ghats of the Ganga to celebrate Chhath Puja, one of India’s most sacred Hindu festivals, primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar and UP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (September 28, 2025) that the government is working to get Chhath Mahaparva listed as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Prime Minister of India added that similar efforts helped Durga Puja in Kolkata gain a place on the UNESCO list. “Festivals like these keep our culture alive. Chhath Puja is a sacred celebration after Diwali, dedicated to the Sun God. It is truly special,” he said.