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Religion
Special Unreserved Train for Chhath Festival to Run Between Jaipur and Gaya
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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Indian Railways will operate an unreserved special train linking Jaipur and Gaya for the Chhath celebrations, departing Jaipur on 12 Nov and Gaya on 13 Nov.
Indian Railways announced the introduction of an unreserved special train to cater to pilgrims travelling for the Chhath festival between Jaipur in Rajasthan and Gaya in Bihar.
The service is slated to start on 12 November with a departure from Jaipur, while the return leg will leave Gaya on 13 November. The railway has released the complete timetable, route and intermediate stoppages for the train.
The chosen route traverses major junctions along the Jaipur‑Gaya corridor, offering a direct and affordable option for devotees heading to the holy sites in Gaya.
Being an unreserved service, passengers will not need prior reservation; tickets can be purchased at regular counters or through the online portal, aligning with the railways' broader effort to facilitate pilgrim movement during major festivals.
The service is slated to start on 12 November with a departure from Jaipur, while the return leg will leave Gaya on 13 November. The railway has released the complete timetable, route and intermediate stoppages for the train.
The chosen route traverses major junctions along the Jaipur‑Gaya corridor, offering a direct and affordable option for devotees heading to the holy sites in Gaya.
Being an unreserved service, passengers will not need prior reservation; tickets can be purchased at regular counters or through the online portal, aligning with the railways' broader effort to facilitate pilgrim movement during major festivals.