Diwali and Chhath Special Trains from Ahmedabad: 13 Routes to Know
Western Railway’s Ahmedabad Division has arranged special train services for the Diwali and Chhath travel rush. A news report based on the railway’s preparations lists 13 routes with special trains operating during November 2026. These services are intended to give passengers more options for journeys between Gujarat and destinations in north, central and eastern India.
Please check the latest schedule before booking: the supplied newspaper clipping lists routes, but does not provide the train numbers, exact operating dates, departure times, fares or coach details for each service. Special train schedules can change, and a route announcement alone does not confirm availability on a particular date.
The 13 routes listed
The routes named in the report are:
- Sabarmati – Lalkuan
- Asarva – Kanpur Central
- Asarva – Agra Cantt
- Bhuj – Bandra Terminus
- Ahmedabad – Mangaluru Junction
- Sabarmati – Haridwar
- Ahmedabad – Darbhanga
- Gandhidham – Bhagalpur
- Sabarmati – Prayagraj
- Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central
- Ahmedabad – Malda Town
- Asarva – Prayagraj
- Ahmedabad – Rajgir
The clipping names these as route pairs and doesn’t specify whether every train runs in both directions on the same dates. Passengers should confirm the train number, travel date and direction when searching for tickets.
Where these train services can help?
The routes connect Ahmedabad Division stations with several busy long-distance destinations:
- Uttarakhand: Lalkuan and Haridwar
- Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur Central, Agra Cantt and Prayagraj
- Bihar: Darbhanga, Bhagalpur and Rajgir
- West Bengal: Malda Town
- Karnataka: Mangaluru Junction
- Maharashtra: Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus
The services may be useful for people travelling home for the festivals, visiting family or connecting onward from major railway stations. The actual benefit depends on the train’s date, stop pattern and available seats.
Extra coaches and crowd management
The newspaper report also describes other measures to manage the festival rush. Railway officials said extra coaches were being added to some trains, including services used by passengers travelling towards north India. The report mentions roughly 20–25 pairs of trains receiving extra coaches; it does not identify every affected train.
Ahmedabad Division was also preparing additional crowd-control and security arrangements at Ahmedabad, Sabarmati and Asarva stations. The clipping mentions extra railway protection and security personnel, queue management, separate arrangements for passengers who need assistance, and additional CCTV coverage. Passengers should follow station staff instructions, especially near busy entrances, ticket counters and platforms.
How to check dates, timings and tickets?
Because the clipping does not include an individual timetable, use the train number and date shown in the current booking availability before making plans. Check:
- Whether the service runs on your chosen date and in your direction.
- The departure and arrival stations, intermediate stops and scheduled times.
- Which classes are offered and whether seats are available.
- The fare shown for your specific journey.
- Any later changes, rescheduling or cancellation notices.
A train described as a festival special is a temporary service. Its running dates and ticket availability may differ from regular trains on the same route. Don’t rely on the route name alone when planning a connection or reaching the station.
Passenger takeaway
The Ahmedabad Division’s reported list covers 13 special-train routes for the Diwali and Chhath travel period, from Sabarmati, Asarva, Ahmedabad, Bhuj and Gandhidham to destinations across India. The announcement is useful for identifying possible routes, but the clipping does not provide enough information to plan a specific trip. Confirm the latest train number, date, timetable, stops, fare and seat availability before travelling.
