Chhath Puja Rush: Indian Railways Launches Udhna-Jaynagar Special Trains
Indian Railways launches unreserved special trains from Udhna to Jaynagar to tackle the Chhath Puja rush. Check dates, route, and safety measures.
To combat the massive surge of passengers traveling for the Chhath Puja festival, Indian Railways has announced the operation of Udhna Jaynagar special trains. These unreserved services are specifically designed to assist commuters traveling from Gujarat to Bihar, ensuring that the heavy congestion typically seen after Diwali is managed effectively.
Schedule and Timing
The railway authorities have scheduled these special services to ensure maximum convenience for festive travelers. The details of the operations are as follows:
From Udhna to Jaynagar (Train No. 09071)
- Departure: The train will leave Udhna at 1:00 PM on November 10 and 11, 2026.
- Arrival: It is scheduled to reach Jaynagar at 8:30 AM on the third day of the journey.
From Jaynagar to Udhna (Train No. 09072)
- Departure: The return service will depart from Jaynagar at 11:30 AM on November 8, 12, and 13, 2026.
- Arrival: The train will arrive back at Udhna at 2:30 AM on the third day.
No Booking Required: General Class Services
In a move to make travel accessible for the masses, these special trains consist entirely of general second-class coaches. This means there is no requirement for advance reservations, allowing passengers to board based on availability.
Extensive Route Coverage
The trains will stop at 27 major stations to accommodate passengers across multiple states. The route includes:
Chalthan, Bardoli, Vyara, Nandurbar, Amalner, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Sonapur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani.
High-Tech Monitoring and Passenger Safety
With the festive season bringing an unprecedented number of travelers, Indian Railways is deploying a massive operational strategy. Nationwide, over 18,000 special trains are being run to manage the traffic.
AI-Powered Surveillance
To maintain order and ensure safety at crowded hubs, the railways have installed more than 700 AI-enabled cameras at key stations. These cameras feed directly into a central 'War Room' established at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, where officials monitor live CCTV feeds and operational data 24/7.
Crowd Management at Udhna
Given the extreme congestion recently witnessed at Udhna station, authorities have implemented the following measures:
- Establishment of dedicated holding areas for passengers.
- Urging travelers to arrive at the station well in advance.
- Advising passengers to check the real-time status of their trains via the official IRCTC portal to avoid unnecessary waiting.