Puja Special Trains Dadar to Ballia | Puja Special Trains Ballia to Dadar
Puja Special Trains Dadar to Ballia | Puja Special Trains Ballia to Dadar
Dadar – Ballia – Dadar Triweekly Special (26 services)
Train No. 01025 special will leave Dadar Terminus at 14.15 hrs on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3.10.2025 to 31.10.2025 and will arrive Ballia at 01.45 hrs on third day.
Train No. 01026 special will leave Ballia at 15.15 hrs on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 5.10.2025 to 2.11.2025 and will arrive Dadar Terminus at 03.35 hrs on third day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Harda, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati Station, Bina, Lalitpur, Tikamgarh, Khargapur, Maharaj Chhatrasal Station Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Mahoba, Banda, Chitrakutdham Karwi, Manikpur, Prayagraj Jn., Gyanpur Road, Varanasi, Aunrihar, Mau and Rasra
Composition: 8 Sleeper Class, Three AC-3 Tier, One AC-2 Tier, 5 General Second Class including 2 Guard’s Brake Vans.
For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
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Here’s the most up-to-date information available on special trains between Dadar (Mumbai) and Ballia, which often operate during festival seasons including Puja (Durga Puja/Diwali, etc.):
Contents
🛤️ Dadar ↔ Ballia Special Trains (Train Nos. 01025 / 01026)
- Train 01025 Dadar → Ballia Special Train
- Departs from Dadar Central at around 14:05 hrs, covering approximately 1,800 km and typically arriving at Ballia around 01:45 hrs on the third day (journey ~35h 40m)
- Train 01026 Ballia → Dadar Special Train
- Return leg with similar distance and duration from Ballia to Dadar
These trains are typically scheduled during festive/peak travel periods such as Puja, Diwali, and Chhath.
📅 Operational Extensions & Route Changes
- Originally notified for operation until September 2025, these trains were extended through early 2025:
- 01025 (Dadar–Ballia) ran up to January 1, 2025.
- 01026 (Ballia–Dadar) up to March 3, 2025
- Due to the Kumbh Mela 2025, the Ballia–Dadar 01026 train was temporarily rerouted via Varanasi, Mirzapur, Prayagraj Chhivki, etc., from January 8 to February 23, 2025, with a short technical halt at Prayagraj Chhivki (22:10–22:15)
- As of July 2025, there is no public confirmation of 01025/01026 being scheduled for Puja 2025 yet. However, given historical usage and prior extensions, announcement of further extensions or reactivation around September–October 2025 is possible.
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Departure (Approx) | Arrival | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadar → Ballia | 01025 | ~14:05 (Day 1) | ~01:45 (Day 3) | Operated during festival periods; extended into early 2025 |
| Ballia → Dadar | 01026 | ~15:15 (Day 1) | ~03:35 (Day 3) (approx) | Similar; rerouted during Kumbh period Jan–Feb 2025 |
ℹ️ Useful Notes
- These special trains are run on special fare basis and can have variable frequency—typically weekly or tri‑weekly depending on demand.
- During Kumbh Mela, rail routes changed temporarily and operational periods shifted accordingly. That reroute did not include Prayagraj main station stops except a brief technical hold at Chhivki.
🔍 What To Do Next
- For Puja/Diwali 2025 travel, keep an eye on announcements from Central Railway or Indian Railways about special train extensions, usually released around August–September.
- Monitor TrainHelp, IRCTC Rail Connect, or Central Railway press bulletins for updates.
- If service is confirmed, confirm exact weekly running days and check PNR/fare availability early.
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