Indian Railways will operate special train services to facilitate devotee travel during the Martyrdom Day commemoration of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The announcement was made by Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.
To meet the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic, Indian Railways will operate two dedicated services starting 22 November 2025:
1. **Patna Sahib Special Train (All Classes):** A 22-coach special train will depart from Patna on 23 November at 06:40 hrs, reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib at 04:15 hrs on 24 November. The return service will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib on 25 November at 21:00 hrs, arriving at Old Delhi at 23:30 hrs. The train will halt at Lucknow, Moradabad, and Ambala.
2. **Old Delhi Special Train (All AC):** A daily AC special service will depart from Old Delhi at 07:00 hrs on 22, 23, 24, and 25 November, reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib at 13:45 hrs the same day. Return services will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib at 20:30 hrs daily, arriving at Delhi at 03:15 hrs. The service will stop at Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sirhind, and New Morinda.
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Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: Operator of special train services for the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Special Train Services: Dedicated train services operated by Indian Railways to facilitate travel to Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the Indian Railways.
Sri Anandpur Sahib: Destination for pilgrims; special trains are operated to this location.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Announces Special Train
Services to Commemorate the Martyrdom Day
of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Posted On: 20 NOV 2025 9:43PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways will operate Special Train services to facilitate the smooth and dignified travel of
devotees during the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth
Sikh Guru revered as Hind Di Chadar. The announcement was made by Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu,
Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.
Honouring the Guru’s immortal legacy of sacrifice for religious freedom, truth, and human dignity,
Indian Railways is committed to ensuring that pilgrims travelling to Sri Anandpur Sahib receive safe,
seamless, and comfortable travel arrangements during this sacred period.
Special Train Services
To meet the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic, Indian Railways will operate two dedicated services -
one from Patna Sahib and another from Old Delhi starting 22 November 2025.
1. Patna Sahib Special Train (All Classes)
A 22-coach special train will depart from Patna on 23 November at 06:40 hrs, reaching Sri Anandpur
Sahib at 04:15 hrs on 24 November.
The return service will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib on 25 November at 21:00 hrs, arriving at Old
Delhi at 23:30 hrs. The train will halt at Lucknow, Moradabad, and Ambala en route.
2. Old Delhi Special Train (All AC)
A daily AC special service will depart from Old Delhi at 07:00 hrs on 22, 23, 24, and 25 November,
reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib at 13:45 hrs the same day. Return services will depart from Sri
Anandpur Sahib at 20:30 hrs daily, arriving at Delhi at 03:15 hrs.
The service will stop at Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sirhind, and New Morinda in both
directions.
The Minister stated that these services reflect Indian Railways’ continued dedication to providing
accessible and reliable travel options for large numbers of devotees observing this solemn occasion.
He affirmed that the Railways is honoured to support the pilgrimage associated with the life and
teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Indian Railways urges passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and make use of these special
services for a smooth travel experience.*****
Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma
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