South Central Railway Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Chhath Puja and Festival Special Trains Full List
South Central Railway (SCR) Puja, Durga Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Chhath Puja and Festival Special Trains Full List, Time Table, Schedule, Route, Fare, Train No. Train Booking, Train Status and Day On
- Special train between Vishakhapatnam-Vijayawada (Train No. 02705 / 02706)
- Special train between Kadapa-Visakhapatnam (Train No. 07487 / 07488)
- Special train between Visakhapatnam-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02869 / 02870)
- Special train between Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin (Train No. 02803 / 02804)
- Special train between Barauni-Ernakulam (Train No. 02521 / 02522)
- Special train between Puri-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02859 / 02860)
- Special train between Secunderabad – Thiruvanthapuram (Train No. 07229 / 07230)
- Special train between Kacheguda-Mysore (Train No. 02785 / 02786)
- Special train between Hyderabad-Jaipur (Train No. 02720 / 02719)
- Special train between Hyderabad-Raxaul (Train No. 07005 / 07006)
- Special train between Patna-Purna (Train No. 07609 / 07610)
- Special train between Vijayawada-Hubballi (Train No. 07225 / 07226)
- Special train between Tirupati-Amravati (Train No. 02765 / 02766)
- Special train between Kakinada Town-Lingampalli (Train No. 02737 / 02738)
- Special train between Tirupati-Lingampalli (Train No. 02733 / 02734)
- Special train between Narsapur-Lingampalli (Train No. 07255 / 07256)
- Special train between Kacheguda-Narkher (Train No. 07641 / 07642)
- Special train between Kacheguda-Akola (Train No. 07639 / 07640)
- Special train between Panvel-Hazur Sahib Nanded (Train No. 07613 / 07614)
- Special train between Manmad-Dharmabad (Train No. 07687 / 07688)
- Special train between Hyderabad-Aurangabad (Train No. 07049 / 07050)
- Special Train Danapur-Yesvantpur (Train no. 03209 / 03210)
- Special train Tirupati-Kolhapur (Train no. 07415 / 07416)
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date snapshot of South Central Railway’s (SCR) festival and seasonal special trains for Durga Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Chhath Puja, and other major celebrations—plus advice on how to get full listings as they’re released in 2025:
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🧭 SCR Festival Special Trains: Known Highlights
Key 2025–25 Festival Operations
- SCR operated 26 weekly special trains on the Kazipet–Dadar corridor from October 16 to December 1, 2025, to manage festive traffic rush. ([turn0search13]turn0search13)
- For Holi and summer travel seasons, 36 special trains ran between Rajkot and Mahbubnagar, reflecting cross-zonal coordination. ([turn0search1]turn0search1)
These examples highlight typical SCR festival patterns: high-frequency route-specific specials deployed 4–8 weeks around major events.
🔎 Why a Fixed “Full List” Isn’t Available
- SCR—like other zones—does not publish a master list of all special trains well in advance.
- Special services are planned ~2–3 weeks before each festive peak, serving routes with high seasonal demand.
- Full event-specific train numbers are often only available via IRCTC / NTES apps once declared.
✅ How to Track SCR Special Trains in 2025
- Monitor SCR press releases on the official news portal under “Press Releases” (~1–2 weeks before festivals).
- Use NTES or IRCTC apps to filter for Zone = South Central Railway, Category = Special Trains, around festival weeks.
- Use third‑party tools like TrainHelp, IndiaRailInfo, or ScratchMap, filtering for special trains under SCR during Puja or Chhath.
- Set alerts on apps so that when SCR trains are booked or announced, you’ll receive notifications.
📋 Example Festival Routes (2025–25)
| Festival | Example Special Corridors | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durga Puja / Diwali | Kazipet ↔ Dadar | Weekly specials | Operated ~Oct–Dec 2025; likely repeated in 2025 |
| Holi / Summer | Rajkot ↔ Mahbubnagar | ~36 trips | Cross-zonal operation via SCR |
| Chhath Puja | Likely similar corridors: Visakhapatnam–Patna/etc. | Scheduled short-run | Run only around seasonal peaks |
🧾 Summary Across Indian Railway Zones
- 🚄 Over 6,500–7,000 festival/clone trains are deployed across India each year (Durga Puja–Chhath). SCR contributes significantly within its network. ([turn0search2]turn0search16)
- SCR typically focuses on routes from Kazipet, Secunderabad, Kurnool, Guntur, Hyderabad toward high-demand endpoints like Dadar (Mumbai), Patna, etc.
- Special train likely appear under 0xxxx-series and are tagged as “festival specials.”
📌 Next Steps for 2025 Travelers
- Set Reminders around early September for Rath Yatra / Durga Puja and mid-October for Diwali & Chhath Puja to check SCR updates.
- Use IRCTC or NTES to view special train options as they become available 2–3 weeks before the festival.
- If you have a specific origin-destination pair in mind (e.g., Secunderabad to Patna), let me know—I can help you monitor and capture special train listings for that route.
Would you like me to set reminders for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025 to fetch all SCR specials as soon as they’re published? Or monitor a specific corridor for your planned travel?