Trains from Delhi and Howrah to Kathgodam are almost fully booked ahead of Diwali, leaving passengers with limited options for travel to the Kumaon region. The heaviest rush is being reported on the Ranikhet Express and Bagh Express.
According to railway booking information, waiting-list pressure is increasing as the festival approaches. The Ranikhet Express has reported waiting figures between 140 and 40 for passengers returning from Delhi. The Bagh Express is also full for travel in both directions until Diwali.
Bagh Express has no waiting-list tickets on some dates
The Bagh Express has reached the “regret” status for its Second AC coach on 5 November for passengers travelling towards Kathgodam. This means even a waiting-list ticket is unavailable.
Its sleeper coaches have also reached the same status for 5 and 6 November. The train is full across sleeper and AC coaches on several dates, leaving passengers unable to secure seats through the regular booking system.
Some availability remains on trains departing from Haldwani. Railway booking information shows that the Sampark Kranti and Shatabdi Express still have a few seats. The Sampark Kranti, described in the report as the only train returning from Delhi, has limited availability for 8 November.
Railway website information indicates that the strongest crowding is expected from Tuesday through 8 November, particularly on the Ranikhet and Bagh Express services. Passengers planning festival travel therefore face limited confirmed-seat options.
Delays add to passenger inconvenience
Passengers also faced delays on services arriving at Kathgodam. The Ranikhet Express reached the station on Monday morning at 7:15 AM, instead of its scheduled arrival at 5:05 AM. The delay exceeded 2 hours and caused inconvenience for travellers.
The Sampark Kranti arriving from Delhi on Sunday night was also late. It reached at night 2:00 instead of its scheduled night 10:45 AM arrival time.
The booking position and recent delays mean that passengers must consider both seat availability and possible disruption when planning journeys around Diwali. The available information shows that the Ranikhet and Bagh Express services remain the most crowded, while limited seats are still visible on selected Haldwani departures.
Conclusion
Delhi and Howrah services to Kathgodam are largely full until Diwali, with the Bagh Express showing no waiting-list availability on several dates. Limited seats remain on the Sampark Kranti and Shatabdi Express, while recent delays have added to passenger inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which trains are most crowded ahead of Diwali?
The Ranikhet Express and Bagh Express are reporting the heaviest rush.
Q. Is the Bagh Express fully booked?
The Bagh Express has no available seats for travel in either direction until Diwali, with “regret” status on some dates and coaches.
Q. Are any seats still available?
Some seats remain on the Sampark Kranti and Shatabdi Express from Haldwani.
Q. What is the Sampark Kranti availability mentioned in the report?
A few seats are available on the Sampark Kranti for 8 November.
Q. How late did the Ranikhet Express arrive at Kathgodam?
It arrived at 7:15 AM on Monday morning instead of the scheduled 5:05 AM arrival.
Q. How late was the Sampark Kranti from Delhi?
It arrived at night 2:00 instead of its scheduled night 10:45 AM arrival.
