List of Festival Special Trains by Indian Railway
Here are the details of the Festival Special Trains 2023 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.
Sankranti Special Trains 2024
Secunderabad – Brahmapur – Vikarabad – Brahmapur – Secunderabad : Special Trains
Train Nos. 07089 / 07090 / 07091 / 07092 Secunderabad – Brahmapur – Vikarabad – Brahmapur – Secunderabad Sankranti Special Trains (08 Services)
- Train No.07089 Secunderabad – Brahmapur train will depart from Secunderabad at 19.45 hrs and will arrive Brahmapur at 11.15 hrs on next day. The train will be on 07.01.2024 and 14.01.2024.
- Train No.07090 Brahmapur – Vikarabad train will depart from Brahmapur at 12.30 hrs and will arrive Vikarabad at 08.30 hrs. The train will be on 08.01.2024 and 15.01.2024.
- Train No.07091 Vikarabad – Brahmapur train will depart from Vikarabad at 18.00 hrs and will arrive – Brahmapur at 11.15 hrs. The train will be on 09.01.2024 and 16.01.2024.
- Train No.07092 Brahmapur – Secunderabad train will depart from Brahmapur at 12.30 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 06.30 hrs. The train will be on 10.01.2024 and 17.01.2024.
Halting
Lingampalli (for 07090 / 07091 only) Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Anakapalli, Duvvada, Pendurti, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Srikakulam Rd, Palasa, Sompeta and Ichchpuram stations in both the directions.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Visakhapatnam – Kurnool City : Special Trains
Train Nos.08541 / 08542 Visakhapatnam – Kurnool – Visakhapatnam Sankranti Special Trains (06 services)
- Train No.08541Visakhapatnam – Kurnool Train will depart from Visakhapatnam at 17.35 hrs and will arrive Kurnool City at 13.25 hrs. The train will be on 10/17/24.01.2024.
- Train No.08542 Kurnool City – Visakhapatnam train will depart from Kurnool City at 15.30 hrs ana will arrive Visakhapatnam at 11.00 hrs. The train will be on 11/18/25.01.2024.
Halitng
Duvvada, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda, Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Umdanagar, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahbubnagar, Wanaparthi Rd and Gadwal stations in both the directions
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Srikakulam – Vikarabad : Special Trains
Train Nos. 08547 / 08548 Srikakulam – Vikarabad – Srikakulam Sankranti Special Trains (06 services)
- Train No.08547 Srikakulam – Vikarabad train will depart from Srikakulam at 17.00 hrs and will arrive Vikarabad at 09.00 hrs. The train will be on 12/19/26.01.2024.
- Train No. 08548 Vikarabad – Srikakulam train will depart from Vikarabad at 20.25 hrs and will arrive Srikakulam at 12.15 hrs .The train will be on 13/20/27.01.2024.
Halting
Ponduru, Chipurupalli, Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Pendurti, Simhachalam, Duvvada, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda, Secunderabad, Begumpet and Lingampalli stations in both the directions.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Secunderabad – Tirupati : Special Trains
Train Nos.02764/02763 Secunderabad – Tirupati – Secunderabad Sankranti Special Trains (04 services)
- Train No.02764 Secunderabad – Tirupati special train will depart from Secunderabad at 18.40 hrs and will arrive Tirupati at 06.45 hrs. The train will be on 10/17.01.2024.
- Train No.02763 Tirupati – Secunderabad special train will depart from Tirupati at 17.15 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 05.55 hrs. The train will be on 11/18.01.2024
Halting
Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam, Vijayawada, Tenali, Bapatla, Chirala, ongole, Nellore, Gudur and Renigunta stations in both the directions.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Secunderabad – Kakinada Town : Special Trains
Train No.07271 Secunderabad – Kakinada Town Sankranti Special Trains (01 service)
- Train No.07271 Secunderabad – Kakinada Town train will depart from Secunderabad at 21.00 hrs and will arrive Kakinada Town at 08.00 hrs. The train will be on 12.01.2024.
Halting
Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam, Rayanapadu, Gudivada, Kaikaluru, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Rajahmundry and Samalkot stations.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Kakinada Town – Secunderabad : Festival Special Trains
Train No.07272 Kakinada Town – Secunderabad Sankranti Special Trains (01 service)
- Train No.07272 Kakinada Town – Secunderabad train will depart from Kakinada Town at 20.10 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 08.30 hrs. The train will be on 13.01.2024.
Halitng
Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Tanuku, Bhimavaram Town, Akividu, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda stations.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Secunderabad – Brahmapur : Special Trains
Train Nos.07093/07094 Secunderabad – Brahmapur – Secunderabad Sankranti Special Trains (04 Services)
- Train No.07093 Secunderabad – Brahmapur train will depart from Secunderabad at 19.45 hrs and will arrive Brahmapur at 11.15 hrs. The train will be on 08.01.2024 and 15.01.2024.
- Train No.07094 Brahmapur – Secunderabad train will depart from Brahmapur at 12.30 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 06.00 hrs. The train will be on 09.01.2024 and 16.01.2024.
Halting
Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Anakapalli, Duvvada, Pendurti, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Srikakulam Rd, Palasa, Sompeta and Ichchpuram stations in both the directions
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Narsapur – Secunderabad : Special Trains
Train No.07251 Narsapur – Secunderabad Sankranti Special Trains (01 service)
- Train No.07251 Narsapur – Secunderabad train will depart from Narsapur at 18.00 hrs and will arrive Secunderabad at 04.50 hrs. The train will be on 10.01.2024.
Halitng
Palakollu, Bhimavaram Jn, Bhimavaram Town, Akividu, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda stations.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
Secunderabad – Narsapur : Special Trains
Train No.07252 Secunderabad – Narsapur Sankranti Special Trains (01 service)
- Train No.07252 Secunderabad – Narsapur train will depart from Secunderabad at 08.35 hrs and will arrive Narsapur at 23.30 hrs on same day. The train will be on 11.01.2024.
Halting
Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam, Kondapalli, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Kaikaluru, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, Bhimavaram Jn and Palakollu stations.
Composition
First AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class Coaches.
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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.
