Good News for Rail Passengers: Winter Special Trains Announced for Christmas, New Year and Sankranti Rush

Gondia: To manage the surge in passenger traffic during Christmas, New Year and winter vacation season, the Central Railway has announced the operation of winter special trains. The move aims to provide better travel convenience and confirmed seats for passengers during the high-demand festive period.

Keeping the seasonal rush in mind, the railway administration will operate a special weekly service between Bilaspur and Valsad, completing four trips during this period.

The initiative is expected to ease crowd pressure on regular trains, which typically run at full capacity during the winter holiday season.

Purpose Behind the Special Service

Winter months, especially during:

Christmas

New Year

Makar Sankranti

School/college holidays

see a significant spike in railway travel. Many families, students, and long-distance commuters prefer railways as an affordable and comfortable option.

By adding special trains, the Indian Railways aims to:

Reduce waiting lists

Ensure confirmed berths for long-route passengers

Improve travel experience during peak season

Schedule and Booking

The winter special train service will operate for a limited period, completing four rounds on the Bilaspur–Valsad route. Ticket booking details, timings and coach composition will be available on the official IRCTC portal and reservation counters shortly.

Passengers are advised to book early to avoid last-minute rush.

Expected Benefits

The decision is expected to help:

Families travelling for festivals

Students returning home during holidays

Long-route passengers needing sleeper berths

Railway officials expect the move will significantly improve passenger convenience during the holiday season.