Agartala, 8th November 2026 : In view of the anticipated rush of devotees during the three-day Diwali festival at the historic Mata Tripurasundari Temple in Udaipur, the Northeast Frontier Railway has arranged two special trains to facilitate the movement of pilgrims, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said on Sunday.
In a statement, the minister said special train services would operate on the Agartala–Sabroom–Agartala and Agartala–Dharmanagar–Agartala routes to ensure convenient and hassle-free transportation for devotees visiting the temple during Diwali Utsav 2026.
He said the initiative would particularly benefit thousands of pilgrims and visitors expected to arrive from different parts of the country and abroad to offer prayers at the revered shrine.
Chowdhury expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for taking the initiative to facilitate pilgrims during the festival.
He said the special train arrangements would make the journey of devotees easier, safer and more comfortable, reflecting the importance attached to public convenience during major religious occasions.
The minister also extended his wishes to the devotees, expressing hope that the blessings of Mata Tripurasundari would bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone’s lives.
