Patna: In a major relief for passengers travelling to Delhi, the East Central Railway (ECR) has announced five special trains from various stations across Bihar. The services, scheduled for 18 November, aim to address the surge in passenger numbers and the ongoing shortage of reserved tickets.
Railway officials said the move is part of a broader effort to “ensure smoother travel and reduce crowding during the high-demand season.”
Hasanpur Road–New Delhi Special (Train 04097)
The train will depart Hasanpur Road at 15:00 on 18 November.
Route: Samastipur → Muzaffarpur → Bapudham Motihari → Sugauli → Bettiah → Narkatiaganj → Bagaha → Gorakhpur → Aishbagh → Kanpur Central → New Delhi
Class: 3E coaches
Darbhanga–New Delhi Special (Train 02569)
Departure: 06:30 from Darbhanga
Route: Samastipur → Muzaffarpur → Chhapra → Siwan → Gorakhpur → Aishbagh → Kanpur Central → New Delhi
Coaches: 3E, 3A and Sleeper
Darbhanga–New Delhi Evening Special (Train 04449)
Departure: 18:15 from Darbhanga
Route: Samastipur → Muzaffarpur → Hajipur → Chhapra → Siwan → Gorakhpur → Aishbagh → Kanpur Central → New Delhi
Coaches: Sleeper and General
Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar Special (Train 04015)
Departure: 16:30 from Sitamarhi
Route: Bairgania → Raxaul → Sikta → Narkatiaganj → Harinagar → Bagaha → Gorakhpur → Gonda → Bareilly → Moradabad → Anand Vihar Terminal
Coaches: 2A, 3A, Sleeper and General
Purnia Court–Anand Vihar Special (Train 05579)
Departure: 16:30 from Purnia
Route: Banmankhi → Murliganj → Dauram Madhepura → Saharsa → Supaul → Saraigarh → Nirmali → Jhanjharpur → Sakri → Janakpur Road → Sitamarhi → Bairgania → Raxaul → Sikta → Narkatiaganj → Bagaha → Gorakhpur → Bareilly → Anand Vihar Terminal
Coaches: Mixed categories for long-distance passengers
Railway officials added that these trains will “significantly ease pressure on regular routes and provide comfort to travellers heading to the capital.” Further special services may be announced depending on demand.
