Indian Railways operated 244 special trains across the country during the Mauni Amavasya period starting 3 January 2026. These trains, including 31 from Northern Railway, 158 from North Central Railway, and 55 from North Eastern Railway, served around 4.5 lakh passengers. On 18 January, Prayagraj saw peak travel with 40 special trains carrying approximately 1 lakh passengers. Regular trains also ran on schedule. Contact: Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma. Release ID: 2216191, Visitor counter: 304.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: The primary entity responsible for operating the special trains.
Mauni Amavasya: The religious festival during which the special trains were operated.
Prayagraj: The location where the peak of festive travel was witnessed and many special trains were run.
Northern Railway (NR): One of the railway zones that operated special trains.
North Central Railway (NCR): One of the railway zones that operated special trains.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Runs 244 Special Trains During
Mauni Amavasya, Carrying Over 4.5 Lakh
Passengers in Just Two Weeks
40 Special Trains in Prayagraj Serve 1 Lakh Passengers on 18
January Without Disrupting Regular Services
प्रव तथ: 19 JAN 2026 5:42PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244
special trains across the country since 3 January 2026, ensuring smooth and convenient travel for
devotees. These trains, run by 31 trains of Northern Railway (NR), 158 trains of North Central Railway
(NCR), and 55 trains of North Eastern Railway (NER), served around 4.5 lakh passengers. The special
services were planned and managed carefully to facilitate hassle-free journeys and safe travel during the
festive period.
On 18 January, Prayagraj witnessed the peak of festive travel with 40 special trains in operation, including
11 trains of NR, 22 trains of NCR, and 7 trains of NER, carrying approximately 1 lakh passengers.
Notably, all regular trains ran as scheduled, demonstrating effective planning and operational efficiency
by Indian Railways.
The successful operation of these special trains reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to providing safe,
convenient, and uninterrupted services to passengers during peak festive periods. The railways continue to
leverage technology, resource planning, and coordination across zones to manage large-scale passenger
movements efficiently.
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