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Chhath Puja Special Train: Special trains from Hyderabad to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh will be run on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Devotees will be able to travel safe and convenient through these trains. Online booking options are available. The railway administration has taken full care of passenger facilities and Covid-19 guidelines.

Hyderabad: Southern Railway has taken a big and commendable decision amidst the preparations for homecoming during the festive season. Special trains are being run for the people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh living in Hyderabad and surrounding areas on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. This step will help thousands of passengers to deliver their hometowns easily.
Train number and time
Raksaul Festival Special 07357 Every Sunday will start from Secunderabad at 6:10 am.
Danapur Superfast Express 12791 will start from Secunderabad every day at 9:25 am.
Muzaffarpur Special 05294 will start from Cherlapally at 4:05 am every Thursday.
Raksaul Festival Special 07007 Every Wednesday on 3:15 pm will start from Cherlapally.
Buxar Special 07419 will start from Cherlapalli every Saturday at 3:20 pm.
Cherlapalli Muzaffarpur Special 07294 will start from Cherlapalli every Wednesday at 9 pm.
This service is mainly for those travelers who are going to Bihar to celebrate the festival of Chhath Puja with family.
How to book tickets?
There are two easy ways to book tickets for these special trains online. Online you can book tickets directly through IRCTC’s official website or mobile app. Tickets can also be obtained from the offline ticket window directly from Secunderabad, Cheraralpalli and other related stations.
Why is this step important?
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, there is a huge increase in the number of people going to Bihar. The running of these special trains will reduce the crowd pressure on regular trains. Passengers will get direct and dedicated service, which will make the long journey more convenient and safe.
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