Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Chaitra Navratri and Eid Celebrations

In anticipation of the increased passenger traffic during Chaitra Navratri and Eid, Indian Railways has announced the operation of 16 special trains. These services will connect major stations in Delhi with various cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that travelers can celebrate the festivals with ease. The schedule includes multiple routes and timings, catering to the needs of passengers during this festive season. Read on for the complete list of train numbers and their respective routes.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 18, 2026, 18:42 IST

Special Train Services for Festive Travel

Millions of passengers rely on Indian Railways for their daily commutes. To enhance travel convenience, the Railways operates a multitude of trains each day. In light of the anticipated surge in travelers during the festive seasons of Chaitra Navratri and Jamaat-ul-Vida (Eid), the Railways has announced the operation of 16 special trains. These services will connect Delhi, New Delhi (NDLS), Anand Vihar (ANVT), and Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DLI) with various destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Here’s a detailed list of the routes for these special trains.

Special Train Schedule for Navratri and Eid
- Train Number 04060 will operate from New Delhi to Supaul from March 18 to March 21.

- Train Number 04059 will run from Supaul to New Delhi from March 20 to March 23.

- Train Number 04014 will travel from Anand Vihar Terminal to Loukaha Bazar from March 17 to March 23.

- Train Number 04013 will return from Loukaha Bazar to Anand Vihar Terminal from March 17 to March 24.

- Train Number 04217 will connect Varanasi Junction to Lucknow from March 17 to April 04.

- Train Number 04218 will operate from Lucknow to Varanasi Junction during the same period.

- Train Number 04652 will run from Amritsar Junction to Jaynagar from March 18 to March 29.

- Train Number 04651 will return from Jaynagar to Amritsar Junction from March 17 to March 31.

- Train Number 04056 will operate between Anand Vihar Terminal and Ballia from March 18 to March 25.

- Train Number 04055 will run from Ballia to Anand Vihar Terminal from March 19 to March 26.

- Train No. 04654 will connect Amritsar Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction from March 18 to March 25.

- Train No. 04653 will return from New Jalpaiguri Junction to Amritsar Junction from March 21 to March 27.

- Train No. 04687 will operate from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Badgam from March 17 to April 04.

- Train No. 04688 will run from Badgam to Banihal during the same period.

- Train No. 04081 will travel from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra from March 17 to March 30.

- Train No. 04082 will return from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi from March 18 to March 31.

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