Patna: To manage the post-Chhath rush of passengers returning to metropolitan cities, Indian Railways has introduced a series of special trains from key stations across Bihar. These include Barauni, Patna, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, and Saharsa, connecting to major destinations such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Madurai, Secunderabad, Rajkot, and Kota.
According to railway officials, the initiative aims to ease heavy passenger traffic following the Chhath festival, one of Bihar’s most significant cultural celebrations. Most special services are operating toward Anand Vihar, New Delhi, and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations to accommodate the surge of migrant workers and families returning to their workplaces.
Special Trains from Barauni Railway Station
Passengers from north and central Bihar can now avail of multiple long-distance special trains from Barauni Junction. The detailed schedule released by the railways is as follows:
- 06060 Barauni–Madurai Special: Departs every Tuesday at 11:00 PM till November 29, reaching Madurai at 7:45 AM on the fourth day.
- 06040 Barauni–Chennai Special: Departs every Wednesday at 9:00 PM till December 3, arriving in Chennai at 6:00 PM on the third day.
- 09062 Barauni–Bandra Terminus Special: Leaves every Thursday at 12:15 PM till November 27, reaching Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) at 6:30 PM on the third day.
- 09034 Barauni–Udhna Special: Runs every Monday and Thursday at 6:45 PM till December 27, reaching Udhna (Surat) by 6:00 PM the next day.
- 09570 Barauni–Rajkot Special: Departs every Saturday at 1:40 PM till November 29, arriving in Rajkot at 4:40 PM on the third day.
- 05211 Barauni–Sogaria (Kota) Special: Departs every Saturday at 4:10 PM till December 27, arriving in Sogaria (Kota) at 10:00 AM the next day.
- 06056 Barauni–Podanur (Coimbatore) Special: Leaves every Tuesday at 11:45 PM till December 2, reaching Podanur (Coimbatore) at 3:45 AM on the fourth day.
Railways Urge Passengers to Book Early
Railway authorities have urged passengers to check train schedules and seat availability through official IRCTC platforms and authorized ticket counters. Given the surge in post-festival travel, tickets for several routes are being booked quickly.
An East Central Railway official said, “Special services are being operated to handle the return flow of passengers after Chhath. Additional coaches may be added based on demand.”
Focus on Passenger Convenience
The special trains are expected to significantly reduce congestion at Bihar’s major junctions, where thousands of people gather daily after Chhath festivities. Additional security and crowd management measures have been deployed at Patna, Barauni, and Muzaffarpur stations to ensure smooth boarding.
