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Dussehra and Diwali are among the most popular festivals in India. During this time, many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with family and friends. Others plan holidays to explore new places during the festive break. As a result, trains can become crowded, and confirmed tickets may be difficult to find on busy routes.
The festive season brings a sharp increase in railway travel as passengers head to their hometowns and popular destinations for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja. To manage the expected rush, Indian Railways has announced additional special train services on several important routes for the 2026 festive season. A detailed announcement lists 102 special train services covering routes across different parts of India.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra, and thousands of people travel to their hometowns during Ganeshotsav. To handle the festive rush, Indian Railways has announced 262 special train trips from September 9, 2026. These special services will mainly benefit passengers travelling between Mumbai, Pune, Konkan, Goa and Nagpur.
Planning to visit Mathura and Vrindavan for Krishna Janmashtami 2026? Check the Jhansi to Mathura special train schedule, important stops, unreserved ticket details and useful travel tips.
Travelling with an RAC ticket can leave you wondering whether your seat has been upgraded to a confirmed berth after the train starts. You can check your current PNR status during your journey and also ask the TTE for an update. If a berth becomes available, it may be allotted to an RAC passenger according to railway rules.
Indian Railways launched the Panch Mahatirth Darshan Yatra Package, enabling devotees to visit five sacred pilgrimage destinations through one well-planned Bharat Gaurav journey.
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Live PNR status helps passengers track ticket updates, seat confirmation, journey details and stay prepared for a smooth trip.