Indian Railways Announces Special Train Services to Commemorate the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
New Delhi, 20 November 2025 : Indian Railways will operate Special Trains services to facilitate the smooth and dignified travel of devotees during the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru revered as Hind Di Chadar. The announcement was made by S. Ravneet Singh, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.
Indian Railways honours the Guru’s immortal legacy of sacrifice for religious freedom, truth, and human dignity by ensuring that pilgrims travelling to Sri Anandpur Sahib receive safe, seamless, and comfortable travel arrangements during this sacred period.
Martyrdom Day : Special Trains Services
To meet the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic, Indian Railways will operate two dedicated services – one from Patna Sahib and another from Old Delhi starting 22 November 2025.
- Patna Sahib Train (All Classes)
A 22-coach special train will depart from Patna on 23 November at 06:40 hrs. It will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib at 04:15 hrs on 24 November.
The return service will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib on 25 November at 21:00 hrs. It will arrive at Old Delhi at 23:30 hrs. The train will halt at Lucknow, Moradabad, and Ambala en route.
A daily AC special service will depart from Old Delhi at 07:00 hrs on 22, 23, 24, and 25 November. It will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib at 13:45 hrs the same day. Return services will depart from Sri Anandpur Sahib at 20:30 hrs daily, arriving at Delhi at 03:15 hrs.
The service will stop at Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sirhind, and New Morinda in both directions.
The Minister stated that these services reflect Indian Railways’ continued dedication to providing accessible travel options. They also ensure reliable travel for large numbers of devotees observing this solemn occasion. He affirmed that the Railways is honoured. They support the pilgrimage associated with the life and teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Indian Railways urges passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and make use of these special services for a smooth travel experience.
