Traveling home for the festivals just got easier! Special trains to run from Delhi to UP and Bihar; check the full schedule.

If you are planning to travel home for Dussehra, Diwali, or Chhath, this news is for you. Northern Railway is planning to operate several festival special trains. Here are the full details.

Trains become extremely crowded at the onset of the festive season, making it difficult for passengers to secure confirmed tickets for their journey home. If you are planning to travel home during the upcoming festive season, there is welcome news from the Railways. The demand for seats on trains traveling from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar surges, especially during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Addressing this challenge faced by passengers, Northern Railway has planned to run several festival special trains. Significantly, these special trains will connect Delhi to major cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Why does the demand for trains increase during festivals?

A large number of people living in other cities for work or employment return to their hometowns for the special occasions of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. The number of passengers traveling from Delhi, Noida, and surrounding areas to UP and Bihar rises sharply during this period. Consequently, to meet this growing demand, the Railways operates special trains with additional trips, ensuring travel options for as many people as possible.

Which special trains will run for Delhi, UP, and Bihar?

• Ayodhya Cantt-Anand Vihar Special (04213/04214): This train will provide additional service between Ayodhya Cantt and Anand Vihar. It will also halt at major stations en route, such as Lucknow, Bareilly, and Moradabad. The train will feature facilities including AC 3-Tier Economy and General coaches.
• New Delhi-Danapur Special (04090/04089): This reserved special express will make a total of 8 trips in September 2026. This train will depart from New Delhi on Friday night and return from Danapur on Saturday evening. Key scheduled stops include Ghaziabad, Tundla, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction. Passengers will have access to AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General coaches.
• Varanasi-Anand Vihar Special (04217/04218): This train will make travel between Varanasi and Anand Vihar much more convenient. Major stations such as Raebareli, Bareilly, and Hapur are included in its route. The train will feature AC 3-tier Economy and General coaches.