Patna : Indian Railways has announced two pairs of special trains connecting Delhi, Kolkata and Bihar to accommodate the increase in passenger demand during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festival season.
The services will operate between New Delhi and Howrah, and Anand Vihar Terminal and Sabour in November 2026. The additional trains are expected to benefit passengers travelling between the national capital, West Bengal and eastern Bihar, particularly those heading to Bhagalpur, Munger and surrounding areas.
Eastern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Shibaram Majhi confirmed the decision, saying the additional services would provide more travel options during the festive period.
New Delhi–Howrah Special Train Schedule
Train number 04054 New Delhi–Howrah Special will depart from New Delhi at 6.15 pm on November 4, 5, 7, 11 and 12, 2026. It is scheduled to arrive at Howrah at 11.40 pm the following day.
The train will operate five trips.
In the return direction, train number 04053 Howrah–New Delhi Special will depart from Howrah at 1.40 am on November 6, 7, 9, 13 and 14. It is scheduled to reach New Delhi at 8.20 am the following day.
The service will provide an additional travel option for passengers moving between the national capital and Kolkata during the festive season.
Major Stoppages And Coach Facilities
The New Delhi–Howrah special will stop at the following stations within Eastern Railway’s jurisdiction in both directions:
- Bandel
- Barddhaman
- Durgapur
- Asansol
- Chittaranjan
- Madhupur
- Jasidih
The train will have general second-class, sleeper-class and air-conditioned coaches, offering different travel options for passengers.
Anand Vihar–Sabour Special To Benefit Bihar Passengers
The second pair of special trains will connect Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi with Sabour in Bhagalpur district. The service is expected to provide an additional option for passengers travelling between the national capital region and eastern Bihar.
Train number 04066 Anand Vihar–Sabour Special will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 5 am on November 6, 7, 11 and 12, 2026. It is scheduled to arrive at Sabour at 7 am the following day.
The service will operate four trips.
In the return direction, train number 04065 Sabour–Anand Vihar Special will depart from Sabour at 11 am on November 7, 8, 12 and 13.
It is scheduled to reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 1.45 pm the following day. The return service will also operate four trips.
Stoppages At Bhagalpur, Sultanganj And Jamalpur
The Anand Vihar–Sabour special will stop at the following stations in both directions:
- Bhagalpur
- Sultanganj
- Jamalpur
- Abhaipur
The train will have air-conditioned coaches.
The stoppage at Jamalpur is expected to benefit passengers from Munger district, providing them with an additional rail option for travelling to Delhi. Passengers from Bhagalpur, Sultanganj and nearby areas will also have another service to consider during the festive period.
Special Trains Aim To Ease Diwali And Chhath Travel Rush
Diwali and Chhath are among the busiest travel periods for Bihar, as people working in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Kolkata and other cities return home to celebrate the festivals with their families.
During this period, regular trains often experience heavy demand, leaving passengers with long waiting lists and limited availability of confirmed tickets.
The additional services are intended to provide more travel options and accommodate the seasonal increase in passenger numbers.
The Anand Vihar–Sabour service is particularly relevant for passengers travelling to the Bhagalpur and Munger regions, while the New Delhi–Howrah service will provide additional connectivity between Delhi and West Bengal.
Booking Dates Yet To Be Announced
Eastern Railway has stated that the dates for opening reservations on both pairs of special trains will be announced separately.
Passengers should check official railway announcements for booking information and verify the latest timetable, stoppages and seat availability before travelling.
The additional services are expected to give passengers greater flexibility when planning their journeys during the November festive season, particularly those travelling between Delhi and eastern Bihar.
