The Indian Railways has announced special trains to cater to the increased demand during the festive season, especially for passengers traveling from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) to Delhi. These trains will be running between Gorakhpur and New Delhi, with stops at Gomti Nagar and Chhapra. There are two special...
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trains running on this route: 05065/05066 with AC Economy 3rd class coaches, and 05069/05070 with 4 Second Class, 4 Sleeper Class, 10 AC 3rd Class, and 2 AC 2nd Class coaches. The announcement comes as a relief to many travelers, as regular train tickets between Delhi and Gorakhpur, Bihar are sold out, creating a frenzy among people wanting to travel home for Diwali and Chhath. To ensure smooth festivities, the district magistrate has assigned various officials to oversee the celebration and security, including deployment at Lakshmi-Ganesh statue sites during immersion ceremonies.

Due to a surge in passenger traffic during the festive season, the Northeast Railway has introduced over 80 special trains, leading to congestion on tracks and delays. Many trains are running hours behind schedule, including special trains like the 04005 Darbhanga-New Delhi special, which is delayed by 24 hours. Passengers...
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are facing inconvenience due to the delays, with some reporting overcrowding and difficulty accessing basic amenities. The Northeast Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Pankaj Kumar Singh, acknowledges the delays but assures efforts are underway to ensure timely train operations.