Patna: Passengers travelling on several important trains connecting Bihar with Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra and other destinations will need to take note of revised train numbers from January 2027.
According to information issued by the Samastipur Railway Division, the Railways has decided to renumber six pairs of trains, including the Garib Rath, Saptakranti, Karmabhumi, Antyodaya and Tata-Katihar Express services.
The revised numbers will come into effect on different dates between January 1 and January 8, 2027. Passengers planning journeys during this period have been advised to check the updated numbers before booking their tickets.
Saptakranti Express Numbers To Change From January 1
The Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Saptakranti Express will operate under a new number from January 1, 2027.
The Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar service, currently operating as train number 12557, will be renumbered 15577. Its return service, Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Express, currently numbered 12558, will operate as train number 15578 from the same date.
Garib Rath Express To Get New Numbers
The Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express will also receive revised numbers in January.
The Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur service, currently numbered 12212, will operate as train number 14032 from January 6, 2027. The return service, Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express, currently numbered 12211, will be renumbered 14031 from January 8.
The Saharsa-Amritsar Garib Rath Express services are also included in the revision.
The Amritsar-Saharsa service, currently numbered 12204, will operate as train number 14694 from January 6. The Saharsa-Amritsar service, currently numbered 12203, will receive the new number 14693 from January 7.
Karmabhumi Express Numbers Revised
The Lokmanya Tilak-Raxaul Karmabhumi Express will operate under train number 15546 instead of its existing number 12546 from January 2, 2027.
Similarly, the Raxaul-Lokmanya Tilak service, currently numbered 12545, will operate as train number 15545 from January 7.
Antyodaya Express Between Darbhanga And Jalandhar
The Darbhanga-Jalandhar City Antyodaya Express will also undergo a number change.
The train currently operating as 22551 will be renumbered 15541 from January 2, 2027. Its return service, Jalandhar City-Darbhanga Antyodaya Express, currently numbered 22552, will operate as train number 15542 from January 3.
Tata-Katihar Express Also Included
The Katihar-Tata Express, currently operating as train number 28182, will receive the new number 18188 from January 1, 2027.
The return service, Tata-Katihar Express, currently numbered 28181, will operate under the revised number 18187 from January 2.
Passengers Advised To Check Numbers Before Booking
With the revised numbers taking effect on different dates, passengers planning to travel in January 2027 should verify the applicable train number for their journey.
The updated information can be checked through the official Indian Railways website and authorised ticket-booking platforms. Passengers should ensure they select the revised number applicable to their date and direction of travel to avoid confusion while booking tickets.
