Indian Railways Introduces Additional Chhath Special Trains for Bihar
Anvi Singh
Patna: In response to the anticipated surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festivities, the Indian Railways has announced the operation of several additional special trains for the convenience of travelers.
Danapur-Manmad Special (03244/03266):
Departing from Danapur at 06:20 hrs on 17.11.2023, the Danapur-Manmad Special will reach Manmad at 07:00 hrs the next day. Another service (03266) will depart from Danapur at 08:30 hrs on the same day, reaching Manmad at 08:30 hrs the following day. Both trains will traverse via Arrah, Buxar, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction.
Danapur-Nagpur Special (03240/03282):
The Danapur-Nagpur Special, departing at 06:20 hrs and 08:30 hrs on 16.11.2023, will reach Nagpur at 04:00 hrs and 06:00 hrs the next day, respectively. The route includes stops at Arrah, Buxar, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction.
Danapur-Bhusaval Special (03288):
Departing from Danapur at 09:30 hrs on 17.11.2023, the Danapur-Bhusaval Special is scheduled to reach Bhusaval at 07:30 hrs the next day. The train will pass through Arrah, Buxar, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction.
New Tinsukia-Gorakhpur Special (05980):
The New Tinsukia-Gorakhpur Special, departing from New Tinsukia at 05:00 hrs on 16.11.2023, will reach Gorakhpur at 13:45 hrs the next day. The route includes stops at Begusarai, Barauni, and Hajipur.
Gorakhpur-New Tinsukia Special (05979):
Departing from Gorakhpur at 20:45 hrs on 17.11.2023, the Gorakhpur-New Tinsukia Special is set to reach New Tinsukia at 09:15 hrs the next day. The train will travel through Begusarai, Barauni, and Hajipur.
Puri-Jayanagar Special (08419):
Departing from Puri at 23:30 hrs on 16.11.2023, the Puri-Jayanagar Special will reach Jaynagar at 19:30 hrs the next day. The train will go via Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Sakri.
Jaynagar-Puri Special (08420):
The Jaynagar-Puri Special, departing at 23:30 hrs on 17.11.2023, will reach Puri at 20:10 hrs the next day. The route includes stops at Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Sakri.
Pune-Danapur Special (01109):
Departing from Pune at 23:45 hrs on 15.11.2023, the Pune-Danapur Special is set to reach Danapur at 08:00 hrs the next day. The train will go via Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, and Arrah.
Udhna-New Jalpaiguri Unreserved Special (09015):
Departing from Udhna at 14:00 hrs on 17.11.2023, the Udhna-New Jalpaiguri Unreserved Special will reach New Jalpaiguri at 08:30 hrs the next day. The train will pass through Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Arrah, Danapur, Patlipur, Sonpur, Hajipur, Barauni, and Khagaria.
Udhna-Katihar Unreserved Special (09019):
Departing from Udhna at 06:00 hrs on 16.11.2023, the Udhna-Katihar Unreserved Special is scheduled to reach Katihar at 23:00 hrs the next day. The route includes stops at Sonpur and Hajipur.
These additional services aim to accommodate the increased travel demand during the festive season, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey for passengers.
