Indian Railways has introduced new trains to make traveling easier during the festive season this year, with a focus on Bihar during Diwali and Chhath.
Many of these special trains are being organized by the Northern Railway.
If you’re planning to head home for Diwali 2023 and Chhath 2023, you can secure confirmed tickets for these special trains.
Train 04494/04493: Anand Vihar Terminal to Lucknow and Back
To facilitate travel during Diwali, the Gati Shakti Superfast Special train is running from Anand Vihar Terminal to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Here are the details:
1) Train No. 04494 Anand Vihar Terminal-Lucknow: Departs at 8:30 AM on 10.11.2023 and reaches Lucknow at 6 PM on the same day.
2) Train No. 04493 Lucknow-Anand Vihar Terminal: Departs at 8:45 AM on 12.11.2023 and arrives at Anand Vihar Terminal at 6:15 PM on the same day.
Stoppages
These trains, equipped with economy AC coaches, will stop at Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, and Hardoi stations on the way from Anand Vihar to Lucknow and vice versa.
Train 04498/04497: Anand Vihar Terminal to Varanasi and Back
For travelers heading to Varanasi, another special train, the Gati Shakti Superfast Special, is available. Details are as follows:
1) Train No. 04498 Anand Vihar Terminal-Varanasi: Departs at 8:30 AM on 11.11.2023 and reaches Varanasi at 11:30 PM on the same day.
2) Train No. 04497 Varanasi-Anand Vihar Terminal: Departs from Varanasi at 4 AM on 12.11.2023 and reaches Anand Vihar Terminal at 7:10 PM on the same day.
Stoppages
The Anand Vihar Terminal-Varanasi-Anand Vihar train with AC coaches will stop at Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Sultanpur, and Jaunpur City Junction on both the outbound and return journeys.
Traveling to celebrate festivals with loved ones has never been more convenient.
