Patna: Indian Railways has announced another special train between Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, introducing a Sogariya–Gayaji Special to bolster connectivity ahead of the Pitrapaksha and travel rush. The service links the Kota region to Gayaji via key junctions across MP, UP, and Bihar, offering relief to passengers on a high-demand corridor.
Timings and frequency
- Sogariya–Gayaji Special (Down): Departs Sogariya (near Kota) in the evening; arrives Gayaji the following day morning/forenoon.
- Gayaji–Sogariya Special (Up): Departs Gayaji in the afternoon/evening; arrives Sogariya the next day morning.
- Frequency: Operates on notified days each week during the operational period (per railway schedule).
- Coach composition: Likely a mix of Sleeper, General (Unreserved), and AC classes; final rake details as per actual allocation on the day.
Major stoppages en route
- Madhya Pradesh/Rajasthan sector: Sogariya (Kota area), Ramganj Mandi
- Uttar Pradesh sector: Chitrakutdham Karwi, Banda, Manikpur, Prayagraj/Cheoki, Varanasi/Manduadih, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. (Mughalsarai)
- Bihar sector: Buxar, Ara, Danapur/Patna Jn., Jehanabad/Gayaji section, Gayaji Jn.
Key passenger notes
- Exact days of run, platform numbers, and sectional timings will be available on NTES and IRCTC at the time of booking.
- Stoppages may include additional operational halts; passengers should check the latest chart for their boarding station.
- Concessions, Tatkal, and reservation rules apply as per Railway norms; unreserved coaches will follow first-come, first-served.
- Passengers are advised to arrive early at originating and junction stations due to expected crowding.
The new special is aimed at easing crowd pressure on existing services between central India and the Gayaji/Patna belt, improving last-mile access for students, workers, and festive travelers. Railways may review frequency and composition based on demand.
