Festival special train to run between Nagpur and Samastipur for Diwali and Chhath

Anticipating the rush of people returning home for Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Nagpur division of Central Railway has decided to run a special train between Nagpur and Samastipur in Bihar. Passengers travelling to Bihar during the festival season will get one more option.

The weekly festival special will run as 01207/01208. The route from Nagpur to Samastipur passes through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Major stations on the way include Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chhapra and Muzaffarpur.

Train No. 01207, the Nagpur-Samastipur Weekly Festival Special, will run from Nagpur to Samastipur every Wednesday from October 21 to November 11, 2026. It will leave Nagpur at 10.40 am and reach Samastipur at 11.45 pm the next day.

On the way, the train will pass through Betul, Itarsi, Bhopal, Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Barabanki, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur and Muzaffarpur before reaching Samastipur.

The return train, No. 01208, will run every Friday from October 23 to November 13, 2026. It will leave Samastipur at 3 am and reach Nagpur at 11.30 am the next day.

On the return, the train will come to Nagpur via Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Sonpur, Chhapra, Siwan, Gorakhpur, Gonda, Barabanki, Kanpur Central, Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi and Betul.

The festival special is said to have 18 coaches in all: 6 sleeper class, 6 general second class and 4 AC 3-tier coaches. The remaining 2 SLRD coaches are kept for luggage and the guard's needs.

The service will bring relief to people travelling between Nagpur and Bihar during the crowded days of Diwali and Chhath. It will also link several important towns and cities along the route.

Passengers are advised to check the latest timetable, boarding station, stoppages and ticket availability through the railway's official channels before travelling, as the schedule of special trains can change.