Patna : Passengers travelling to Vindhyachal during the Navratri fair will have additional train options as the railway administration has announced temporary stoppages for 10 pairs of trains at Vindhyachal station from October 11 to 26, 2026.
According to the railway announcement, each train will stop at the station for two minutes to facilitate travel for devotees visiting the area during the religious festival.
The temporary arrangement covers 20 trains operating on routes connecting Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha and other regions.
Full List of Trains and Vindhyachal Halt Timings
The following trains will receive temporary stoppages at Vindhyachal station during the notified period.
| Train No. | Train Name and Route | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12141 | Lokmanya Tilak–Pataliputra Express | 10:30 pm | 10:32 pm |
| 12142 | Pataliputra–Lokmanya Tilak Express | 4:05 pm | 4:07 pm |
| 12296 | Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Sanghamitra Express | 12:35 am | 12:37 am |
| 12295 | SMVT Bengaluru–Danapur Sanghamitra Express | 1:40 am | 1:42 am |
| 12487 | Jogbani–Anand Vihar Seemanchal Express | 10:40 am | 10:42 am |
| 12488 | Anand Vihar–Jogbani Seemanchal Express | 6:00 pm | 6:02 pm |
| 15945 | Lokmanya Tilak–Dibrugarh Express | 5:50 am | 5:52 am |
| 15946 | Dibrugarh–Lokmanya Tilak Express | 7:05 pm | 7:07 pm |
| 15647 | Lokmanya Tilak–Guwahati Express | 5:50 am | 5:52 am |
| 15648 | Guwahati–Lokmanya Tilak Express | 7:05 pm | 7:07 pm |
| 12335 | Bhagalpur–Lokmanya Tilak Express | 7:05 pm | 7:07 pm |
| 12336 | Lokmanya Tilak–Bhagalpur Express | 5:50 am | 5:52 am |
| 12307 | Howrah–Jodhpur Express | 11:03 am | 11:05 am |
| 12308 | Jodhpur–Howrah Express | 4:35 pm | 4:37 pm |
| 22307 | Howrah–Bikaner Express | 11:03 am | 11:05 am |
| 22308 | Bikaner–Howrah Express | 4:35 pm | 4:37 pm |
| 12801 | Puri–Anand Vihar Purushottam Express | 6:15 pm | 6:17 pm |
| 12802 | Anand Vihar–Puri Purushottam Express | 7:56 am | 7:58 am |
| 15657 | Delhi–Kamakhya Brahmaputra Mail | 8:58 am | 9:00 am |
| 15658 | Kamakhya–Delhi Brahmaputra Mail | 5:48 pm | 5:50 pm |
Note: Timings are based on the supplied railway announcement. Passengers should confirm the schedule for their journey through official railway channels before departure.
Temporary Halt Intended to Help Navratri Devotees
Vindhyachal attracts devotees during Navratri, when many travel to offer prayers at the revered temple of Goddess Vindhyavasini.
The additional stoppages are intended to make the journey more convenient for pilgrims travelling from different parts of the country. The two-minute halt will allow passengers to board or deboard at Vindhyachal during the notified period.
Check Train Timings Before Travelling
Passengers planning to visit Vindhyachal between October 11 and 26 should check the latest train running status and confirm the applicable stoppage before beginning their journey.
Travellers should also verify their train number, direction and scheduled arrival time, as the temporary halt applies to the specified services during the announced period.
