List of Festival Special Trains by Indian Railway
Here are the details of the Festival Special Trains 2026 announced by Indian Railways. This information assists passengers in booking their tickets in advance. We will update the list daily to provide accurate details regarding Festival Special Trains.
Following are the list of Festival Special Trains as per Railway Zone.
Pooja, Deepavali Festival Special Trains 2026
- Train Nos. 07027/07028 Charlapalli – Brahmapur – Charlapalli Festival Special Trains (18 services) : Train No.07027 Charlapalli – Berhampur train will depart from Charlapalli at 15.00 hrs on Friday and will arrive Berhampur at 11.35 hrs on Saturday. The train will operate from 02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026. Train No.07028 Berhampur – Charlapalli train will depart from Berhampur at 13.00 hrs on Saturday and will arrive Charlapalli at 07.30 hrs on Sunday. The train will operate from 03.10.2026 to 28.11.2026. Halting : Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Sattenapalli, Guntur Jn, Vijayawada Jn, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Elamanchili, Anakapalle, Duvvada, Pendurti, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Palasa, Sompeta and Ichchapuram stations in both the directions. Composition : 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper and General Second Class Coaches.
- Train Nos.01015/01016 CST Mumbai – Chennai Beach – CST Mumbai Festival Special Trains (12 services) : Train No.01015 CST Mumbai – Chennai Beach train will depart from CST Mumbai at 00.35 hrs on Wednesday and will arrive Chennai Beach at 23.30 hrs on Wednesdays. The train will depart from from 14.10.2026 to 18.11.2026. Train No.01016 Chennai Beach – CST Mumbai train will depart from Chennai Beach at 04.00 hrs on Thursday and will arrive CSMT Mumbai at 04.05 hrs on Friday. The train will operate from 15.10.2026 to 19.11.2026. Halting : Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Kurduwadi, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Krishna, Raichur, Mantralayam Rd, Adoni, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Yerraguntla, Kadapa, Rajampet, Renigunta, Arakkonam and Perambur stations in both the directions. Composition : 2AC and 3AC Coaches.
- Train Nos.06021/06022 Podanur – Barauni – Podanur Express Pooja, Deepavali Festival Special Trains (10 Trips) : Train No. 06021 Podanur – Barauni Express Special will leave Podanur at 06.15 hrs from 04.10.2026 to 01.11.2026 (Sunday) and reach Barauni at 13.30 hrs, the third day. Train No. 06022 Barauni – Podanur Express Special will leave Barauni at 10.30 hrs from 07.10.2026 to 04.11.2026 (Wednesday) and reach Podanur at 18.30 hrs, the third day. Composition : 3- AC First Class cum AC Two Tier Coaches, 1- AC Two Tier Coach, 14- Sleeper Class Coaches, 4- General Second Class Coaches and 2- Second Class Coaches (Divyangjan Friendly). Halting : Podanur, Tirupur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Balharshah, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Betul, Itarsi, Pipariya, Gadarwara, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Chunar, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Shahpur, Barauni.
- Train Nos.06085/06086 Ernakulam Jn – Patna – Ernakulam Jn Express Pooja, Deepavali Festival Special Trains (10 Trips) : Train No. 06085 Ernakulam Jn – Patna Express Special will leave Ernakulam Jn at 21.30 hrs from 02.10.2026 to 30.10.2026 (Friday) and reach Patna at 03.30 hrs, the fourth day. Train No. 06086 Patna – Ernakulam Jn Express Special will leave Patna at 00.10 hrs from 06.10.2026 to 03.11.2026 (Tuesday) and reach Ernakulam Jn at 10.45 hrs, the third day. Composition : 2- AC First Class cum AC Two Tier Coaches, 4- AC Three Tier Coaches, 10- Sleeper Class Coaches, 6- General Second Class Coaches and 2- Luggage cum Brake Vans. Halting : Ernakulam Jn, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Bapatla, Tenali, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Duvvada, Simhachalam North, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Ichchapuram, Brahmapur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Kharagpur, Andul, Dankuni, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Jamtara, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Saheb, Rajendra Nagar, Patna.
- Train Nos.04225/04226 LTT Mumbai – Varanasi – LTT Mumbai Festival Weekly Additional Special Trains (8 services) : Train No.04225 LTT Mumbai – Varanasi train will depart LTT Mumbai every Friday at 15.00 hrs from 23.10.2026 to 13.11.2026 and arrive Varanasi at 02:05 hrs third day. Train No.04226 Varanasi – LTT Mumbai train will depart Varanasi every Thursday at 01:35 hrs from 22.10.2026 to 12.11.2026 and arrive LTT Mumbai at 14.00 hrs next day. Halting : Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi Jn, Rani Kamalapati, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Sultanpur and Jaunpur City.
- Train Nos.04211/04212 LTT- Sultanpur – LTT Festival Weekly Additional Special Trains (8 services) : Train No.04211LTT- Sultanpur special train will depart LTT Mumbai every Thursday at 15.00 hrs from 22.10.2026 to 12.11.2026 and arrive Sultanpur at 23:00 hrs next day. Train No.04212 Sultanpur – LTT special train will depart Sultanpur every Wednesday at 04:00 hrs from 21.10.2026 to 11.11.2026 and arrive LTT Mumbai at 14.00 hrs next day. Halting : Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi Jn, Rani Kamalapati, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Kanpur Central and Lucknow. Composition : 14 AC 3-Tier Economy, 4 General Second Class and 2 Generator Vans.
- Train Nos.04716/04715 Sainagar Shirdi – Bikaner – Sainagar Shirdi Festival Additional Special Trains (18 Services) : Train No.04716 Sainagar Shirdi – Bikaner Weekly Special running every Sunday earlier notified to run up to 16.08.2026 has now been extended from 04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026. Train No.04715 Bikaner – Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Special running every Saturday earlier notified to run up to 15.08.2026 has now been extended from 03.10.2026 to 28.11.2026.
- Train Nos.09628/09627 Solapur – Ajmer – Solapur Festival Additional Special Trains (16 Services) : Train No.09628 Solapur – Ajmer Weekly Special running every Thursday earlier notified to run up to 16.07.2026 has now been extended from 08.10.2026 to 26.11.2026. Train No.09627 Ajmer – Solapur Weekly Special running every Wednesday earlier notified to run up to 15.07.2026 has now been extended from 07.10.2026 to 25.11.2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
✅ What is the Sankranti Festival?
Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of South Asia. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and is one of the few Hindu festivals that follows the solar calendar.
✅ When will the Sankranti Festival be celebrated?
The festival is typically observed on January 14th or 15th each year, depending on the solar calendar. However, the date may vary slightly due to the movement of the Sun and other astronomical factors.
✅What are all the significances of Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is significant for several reasons:
- Harvest Festival: In many parts of India, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a harvest festival. It is a time when farmers express gratitude for the bountiful harvest and pray for a prosperous agricultural season ahead.
- Kite Flying: One of the most popular traditions associated with Makar Sankranti is kite flying. People across different regions engage in friendly competitions, flying kites of various colors and sizes. The sky is filled with vibrant kites, and the atmosphere is festive.
- Traditional Foods: Special dishes are prepared during Sankranti, often made with newly harvested crops. In different regions, sesame seeds, jaggery, rice, and other ingredients play a significant role in traditional recipes.
- Religious Significance: Makar Sankranti is also considered a religious festival, with devotees taking ritualistic baths in rivers like the Ganges. The day is believed to cleanse one’s sins and bring spiritual merit.
- Regional Variations: While the festival is celebrated throughout India, it is known by different names in various regions—Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, among others. Each region has its unique customs and traditions.