Special Trains: On the occasion of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day, the Railways has announced two special train services from Patna and Old Delhi. These trains are being run keeping in mind the convenience and safety of pilgrims. Both services will be available from November 22nd to 25th.
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Special Trains: On the occasion of the martyrdom day of India’s ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Indian Railways has made a major and very important announcement for the devotees. The Railway Ministry has announced that the Railways will launch special train services to ensure a smooth, safe, and dignified journey for the devotees coming from across the country on this auspicious occasion. This announcement was made by Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, who said that the Railways is making these special arrangements to pay tribute to Guru Sahib’s immortal martyrdom and his indomitable courage.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom, humanity, and truth. This is why thousands and lakhs of devotees visit Sri Anandpur Sahib on his martyrdom day. Given this massive crowd and its religious significance, the Railways has already prepared a comprehensive plan to ensure that no passenger faces any inconvenience.
Two major special trains, four-day service
The Railway Ministry stated that, in view of the expected large number of pilgrims, special train services will be operated on two different routes. One train will depart from Patna Sahib, while the other, a fully AC train, will depart from Old Delhi. These services will commence on November 22, 2025, and will remain available until November 25.
The purpose of these trains is to ensure that pilgrims from across the country can reach Sri Anandpur Sahib comfortably and face no problems on their return journey. The Railways has urged everyone to plan their travel schedules in advance and take advantage of this facility.
Patna Sahib Special Train: A Special Facility for Long-Distance Pilgrims
The first special train will run from Patna Sahib, providing significant relief to the large number of pilgrims from Bihar and Eastern India who travel to Anandpur Sahib on the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
This 22-coach special train will depart from Patna at 06:40 am on November 23rd and arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib at 04:15 am the next day, November 24th. This means the train will cover the entire route in a very systematic manner.
The return journey will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib at 21:00 pm on November 25th and arrive at Old Delhi at 23:30 pm. During this journey, the train will stop at important stations such as Lucknow, Moradabad, and Ambala to facilitate easy travel for pilgrims living along the route.
Daily AC Special Train to Run from Old Delhi
The second service is for pilgrims traveling to Anandpur Sahib from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and surrounding areas. This time, the Railways has decided to offer special amenities by running a daily, fully AC special train.
This train will depart from Old Delhi at 7:00 AM daily on November 22, 23, 24, and 25 and arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib at 1:45 PM. This means that devotees will reach the holy site in just a few hours.
For the return journey, the train will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib daily at 8:30 PM and arrive in Delhi at 3:15 AM. During the journey, the train will also stop at Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sirhind, and New Morinda.
Railway Request to Pilgrims
Indian Railways has appealed to pilgrims to book their travel tickets in advance and use the special train services safely and in a disciplined manner. The Railways stated that these services are being operated solely for the convenience of pilgrims and requested cooperation from all passengers.
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