Central Railway Announces Special Trains for 2026 Festive Season Across Multiple Routes
Central Railway has announced numerous special train services for the 2026 festive season, including 418 trains connecting Mumbai with various states to manage passenger demand during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath. Notable services include 64 daily trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur and 12 weekly AC specials between Mumbai and Chennai. Additionally, the Solapur Division will run 102 special trips, including 64 between Kolhapur and Kalaburagi, operating from October to November to accommodate festival travelers.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 25 Sept, 03:07 pm. Other outlets followed.