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Railways Launches Festive Special Trains for Holiday Travel
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Special trains will run between Vadodara and Kottayam during holidays.
- Services include first AC, two-tier AC, and three-tier AC coaches.
- Additional one-way service from Thiruvananthapuram to Nizamuddin is available.
Indian Railways is enhancing services with special trains to accommodate increased passenger volume during the Christmas and New Year festivities. A weekly special service will connect Vadodara Junction and Kottayam, making stops at numerous stations across multiple states. This special service, composed of 21 LHB coaches, includes various classes of AC accommodation and general compartments.
A separate one-way special train is scheduled from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin, departing on December 13. This train will also stop at key stations in Karnataka, including Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, and Karwar. The coach composition for this service includes first-class AC, multiple two-tier and three-tier AC coaches, and a hot buffet car.
These special operations are designed to alleviate the travel burden for passengers during the peak holiday season. The timings and dates for these services have been announced to allow passengers ample time for planning their festive journeys. The inclusion of LHB coaches ensures a comfortable travel experience for all passengers on these extended routes.
