Patna: The Railways will operate two pairs of Amrit Bharat special trains between Hadapsar in Pune and Muzaffarpur to accommodate the expected rise in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath Puja.
The trains will run via Ara Junction, providing an additional travel option for passengers from Bhojpur district and neighbouring areas, according to the schedule released by the Railways.
First Pair To Run From October 19
Train number 04153, the Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur Amrit Bharat Special, will operate every Monday from October 19 to November 23, 2026. It will depart from Hadapsar at 7.55pm and pass through Daund Chord Line, Manmad, Itarsi, Satna and Prayagraj Chheoki before entering Bihar.
The train is scheduled to reach Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU) at 5.35am the following day, Buxar at 6.53am and Ara Junction at 7.57am. It will stop at Patliputra at 9.30am before arriving in Muzaffarpur at noon.
The return service, train number 04154, will operate every Wednesday from October 21 to November 25. It will depart from Muzaffarpur at 1.15pm and reach Patliputra at 3.30pm, Ara at 4.30pm, Buxar at 5.12pm and DDU at 7.35pm. The train is scheduled to arrive in Pune at around 2.45am on Friday.
Second Pair To Follow The Same Timetable
The second pair will operate under train numbers 01481 and 01482.
Train number 01481, the Hadapsar–Muzaffarpur Amrit Bharat Special, will run every Tuesday from October 20 to November 24. Its return service, train number 01482, will operate every Thursday from October 22 to November 26.
According to the Railways, the second pair will follow the same timetable and stoppages as the first pair.
Each Train To Have 22 Coaches
The Amrit Bharat special trains will have 22 coaches, comprising 11 general-class coaches, eight sleeper-class coaches and two SLR (seating-cum-luggage rake) coaches, according to the information provided.
The additional services are intended to ease travel during the festive period, when many people from Bihar working in Pune and surrounding areas travel home for Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Passengers have been advised to check official railway notifications for their train number, travel date and timetable before beginning their journey.
