Planning to travel to Bihar for Chhath? 6 special trains get extended runs, including the Mumbai-Gorakhpur route.
Important update for rail passengers: The Railways has decided to extend the operational period of 6 special trains. Let’s take a look at which trains are being extended and for how long.
The months of October and November are packed with festivals—Durga Puja and Dussehra in October, followed by major festivals like Diwali and Chhath in November. With Diwali and Chhath just around the corner, many people plan to take time off from work to celebrate these festivals with their families. However, securing a train ticket during this period is often quite difficult.
To address this challenge, the Railways typically operates special trains during the festive season. In light of the high passenger volume expected during these festivals, the Railways has decided to extend the services of 6 special trains across various routes. Western Railway has extended the duration for these 6 special trains; let’s see which trains are affected and the extent of their extensions.
Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Special
Train number 09084 will operate between Gorakhpur and Bandra Terminus. This train will run every Monday, with its final scheduled trip set for November 9, 2026.
Udhna–Jaynagar Special Train
Train number 09073 will run between Udhna (Gujarat) and Jaynagar (Bihar). This train will operate every Sunday, and its service has been extended until November 8. This will be particularly beneficial for passengers traveling from Gujarat to Bihar.
Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Special Train
Train number 09083 will run between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur. This train will operate once a week, on Sundays. The Railways has extended the operational period of this train until November 8, 2026. Additionally, the return service—train number 09084—will operate between Gorakhpur and Bandra Terminus. This train will run every Monday, and its operational period has also been extended until November 9, 2026.
Udhna–Jaynagar Special Train
Train number 09071 will operate between Udhna and Jaynagar. This train will run every Sunday, and its operational period has been extended until November 8, 2026.
Jaynagar–Udhna Special Train
Train number 09072 will operate between Jaynagar and Udhna. This train will run every Tuesday, and the Railways has decided to continue its operation until November 10, 2026.
Jaynagar–Udhna Special Train
Train number 09074 will operate between Jaynagar and Udhna. This train will run every Tuesday, and its operational period has been extended until November 10, 2026.
Benefits of Extending Train Operations
The extension of these special trains will be particularly beneficial for passengers who need to return home after celebrating festivals.
This extension provides passengers with the opportunity to travel by train even in November.
It is also convenient for those who need to travel to their hometowns or return from them.
Passengers will have the chance to secure tickets on these trains.
Furthermore, this will provide greater convenience for those traveling to or from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
