Indian Railways has decided to operate special trains for the convenience of passengers in view of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. In addition, changes have been made to the status of two major trains, which will also reduce their fares.

Special trains for Diwali and Chhath

During the festive season, special trains will be operated between Howrah and Gorakhpur, Howrah and Bettiah, Howrah and New Delhi, Shalimar and Darbhanga, Tatanagar and Labha, and Ranchi and Purnia Court.

Status changes for Black Diamond and Jan Shatabdi Express

According to the decision of the Railways, the Black Diamond Express (22387/22388) will be operated as a regular express from January 1, 2027, and its new number will be 13387/13388. Meanwhile, the superfast status will also be removed from the Patna-Ranchi-Patna Jan Shatabdi Express (12365/12366), and its new number will be 13365/13366.

Changing the status of these trains will reduce passenger fares. However, the timing and halts of the trains will remain unchanged as before.