Patna: The Railways has announced several special trains from Bihar to major destinations including Delhi, Chandigarh, Firozpur Cantt and Rishikesh to handle the expected increase in passenger traffic during the festive season.
The additional services will connect Patna, Patliputra, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Jogbani and Laukaha Bazar with these cities, with operations scheduled at different intervals between September and November.
Chandigarh-Patna services
Train No. 04512 Chandigarh-Patna Special will operate for nine trips every Thursday from October 1 to November 26.
On the return journey, Train No. 04511 Patna-Chandigarh Special will run for nine trips every Friday from October 2 to November 27.
Firozpur Cantt-Patna trains
Train No. 04616 Firozpur Cantt-Patna Special will make eight trips every Tuesday from October 6 to November 24.
Train No. 04615 Patna-Firozpur Cantt Special will operate for eight trips every Wednesday from October 7 to November 25.
Delhi-Jogbani connectivity
Train No. 04008 Anand Vihar Terminal-Jogbani Special will run for five trips every Saturday from October 10 to November 7.
The return service, Train No. 04007 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Special, will operate for five trips every Sunday from October 11 to November 8.
Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur services
Train No. 04028 Anand Vihar Terminal-Muzaffarpur Special will make 13 trips every Tuesday and Friday from October 13 to November 24.
Train No. 04027 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Special will operate for 13 trips every Wednesday and Saturday from October 14 to November 25.
Delhi-Sitamarhi special trains
Train No. 04010 Delhi-Sitamarhi Special will operate for six trips every Thursday from October 15 to November 19.
The return service, Train No. 04009 Sitamarhi-Delhi Special, will run for six trips every Saturday from October 17 to November 21.
75 trips between Laukaha Bazar and Delhi
One of the longest-running special services will be Train No. 04014 Anand Vihar Terminal-Laukaha Bazar Special, which will operate daily from September 16 to November 29, completing 75 trips.
The return service, Train No. 04013 Laukaha Bazar-Anand Vihar Terminal Special, will run daily from September 17 to November 30, also completing 75 trips.
Muzaffarpur-Rishikesh connectivity
Train No. 04314 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Muzaffarpur Special will operate for nine trips every Sunday from October 4 to November 29.
On the return journey, Train No. 04313 Muzaffarpur-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special will run for nine trips every Monday from October 5 to November 30.
Patliputra-Anand Vihar daily service
For passengers in the Patna region, Train No. 04096 Anand Vihar Terminal-Patliputra Special will operate daily from October 1 to November 29, making 60 trips.
The return service, Train No. 04095 Patliputra-Anand Vihar Terminal Special, will run daily from October 2 to November 30, also completing 60 trips.
The additional services are aimed at providing more travel options during the festive rush, when demand for trains connecting Bihar with northern and other major cities typically rises sharply.
