Wed Sep 24 04:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
**Summary:**
Due to the upcoming festivals (Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath), trains from Bhagalpur to Delhi, like Vikramshila Express, Garib Rath Express, and Rajdhani Express, are fully booked. Even special festival trains have long waiting lists. Passengers returning after the festivals will also face difficulties in getting reservations. The railway has closed reservation for some dates to facilitate reserved passengers. While some seats are available on special trains, they are filling up quickly. The Northeast Frontier Railway will operate 23 pairs of Festive Special trains on various routes. Also some other trains operated by this zone will facilitate movement of passengers. The news also briefly mentions some unrelated local news snippets about BPSC teachers, GST rates, and issues with a system in Bhagalpur.
**News Article:**
**Festival Rush Leaves Passengers Scrambling for Train Tickets from Bhagalpur to Delhi**
**Bhagalpur/Katihar, [Date – Assumed Today]** – The festive season is in full swing, and the rush to travel home for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath has left passengers struggling to secure train tickets from Bhagalpur to Delhi. Popular trains like the Vikramshila Express, Garib Rath Express, and Rajdhani Express are reporting “Regret” status, indicating no seats are available.
Even special festival trains introduced by the railways are rapidly filling up, with long waiting lists already forming. Passengers planning to return to Delhi after the holidays are also facing the prospect of travel woes as regular trains are heavily booked.
“We are seeing a huge surge in demand, and unfortunately, regular trains are completely full,” said a railway official. “While we have introduced special trains, they are also filling up quickly. Most of the bookings now are from passengers looking to return *after* the festivals.”
To manage the increased volume and give preference to passengers who already have reserved tickets, the railway has temporarily closed reservations for some dates.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the operation of 23 pairs of Festive Special trains to ease the congestion on key routes, connecting destinations like Katihar, Sonpur, Agartala, Bengaluru, Amritsar, and Guwahati. These special services will run between September and December, operating on daily, weekly, and tri-weekly schedules. Other trains operated by NFR will also facilitate passenger movements.
“We are committed to ensuring a smooth travel experience for passengers during this festive season,” said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR. “These special trains will provide much-needed relief and help manage the increased passenger volume.”
Passengers are advised to book their tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment and consider alternative travel options if available.
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