Patna : Indian Railways will operate two festival special trains from Punjab to Bihar to accommodate the expected rise in passenger demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja. The Amritsar–Chhapra and Chheharta–Muzaffarpur special trains will begin operations on October 19 and run every Monday for seven weeks, according to the announcement by Northern Railway.
Both services will be fully reserved, meaning passengers must book their tickets in advance. The trains will operate under the Firozpur Division, using available coaching rakes, as per the report.
The additional services are intended to provide more travel options for people working in Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring areas who return to Bihar for the festive season, when demand for confirmed railway tickets generally rises.
Amritsar–Chhapra Special Train: Timings And Route
Train No. 04638 Amritsar–Chhapra Special will depart from Amritsar every Monday at 7.40 pm and arrive in Chhapra at 8.45 pm on Tuesday.
The return service, Train No. 04637 Chhapra–Amritsar Special, will leave Chhapra every Tuesday at 10.15 pm and reach Amritsar at 12.20 am on Thursday.
The train will travel through Ambala, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Sitapur, Gonda and Gorakhpur before reaching Bihar. After Gorakhpur, it will stop at stations including Kaptanganj, Padrauna, Tamkuhi Road, Thawe, Siwan and Ekma.
The service will have 22 coaches, according to the report.
Chheharta–Muzaffarpur Special Train: Timings And Route
The second service will connect Chheharta in Punjab with Muzaffarpur in north Bihar.
Train No. 04640 Chheharta–Muzaffarpur Special will depart from Chheharta every Monday at 8.35 am and reach Amritsar at 9.10 am. It is scheduled to arrive in Muzaffarpur at 1.10 pm on Tuesday.
On the return journey, Train No. 04639 Muzaffarpur–Chheharta Special will leave Muzaffarpur every Tuesday at 4 pm and reach Chheharta at 9.30 pm on Wednesday.
The train will pass through Ambala, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Sitapur, Gonda and Gorakhpur. Its subsequent stops will include Kaptanganj, Siswa Bazar, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Bettiah and Sagauli.
The train will have 18 coaches.
Advance Reservation Mandatory For Both Trains
Railway authorities have clarified that both festival special trains will operate exclusively with reserved accommodation. Passengers will therefore need confirmed reservations or valid reserved tickets to travel on these services.
With travel demand expected to increase around Diwali and Chhath Puja, passengers planning to travel from Punjab to Bihar should check ticket availability and book in advance.
The two services will provide additional connections to Chhapra and Muzaffarpur, offering an alternative to regular trains during the festive rush.
