Patna: Railways has arranged additional special train services to help passengers travel between Bhagalpur, Naugachia and Katihar after partial damage to Vikramshila Setu disrupted road connectivity in the region.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary welcomed the move and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the additional services.
The Chief Minister said the disruption to traffic on the bridge had caused inconvenience to residents and that expanding rail services was a welcome step in the public interest. He added that the arrangements would help passengers from Bhagalpur, Naugachia, Katihar and nearby areas.
Special Trains from Bhagalpur to Katihar
According to the state government’s press release dated October 23, the following special trains are being operated from Bhagalpur towards Katihar:
- Train No. 05781: Bhagalpur (Sabour)–Katihar Special, in the morning.
- Train No. 03407: Bhagalpur–Katihar Special, in the morning.
- Train No. 03409: Bhagalpur–Katihar Special, in the evening.
These services are intended to provide additional travel options while road movement remains affected.
Special Trains from Katihar to Bhagalpur
Railways has also arranged services in the opposite direction to help passengers travelling from Katihar towards Bhagalpur.
- Train No. 03410: Katihar–Bhagalpur Special, in the morning.
- Train No. 03408: Katihar–Bhagalpur Special, in the afternoon.
- Train No. 05782: Katihar–Sabour Special, in the evening.
Passengers should check the latest railway announcements for departure times, stoppages and operational updates before travelling.
Additional Service for Saharsa and Nearby Areas
To assist passengers travelling from Saharsa towards Bhagalpur, train No. 05573/05574, operating on the Raghopur–Saharsa–Khagaria–Bhagalpur–Deoghar route, is also being run as a special service.
The additional train arrangements are intended to improve connectivity for passengers affected by the bridge disruption.
Chief Minister Thanks Prime Minister and Railway Minister
Choudhary said the railway arrangements were important in view of the difficulties faced by passengers following the partial damage to Vikramshila Setu. He thanked the Prime Minister and the Union Railway Minister for the prompt initiative, expressing hope that the services would provide relief to people in the affected areas.
The special services are expected to offer alternative travel options while road connectivity between Bhagalpur and the Naugachia-Katihar side is affected
