Indian Railways started a new weekly express train service between Chhapra and Anand Vihar Terminus on June 19, 2026. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary flagged off the service to improve rail links for passengers from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. This train aims to make travel to the national capital easier for people living in Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj districts.
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What are the timings and schedule of the new train?
The service operates as a weekly express train. Train number 12527 departs from Chhapra every Sunday at 8:50 PM and reaches Anand Vihar Terminus at 2:00 PM the next day. For the return journey, train number 12528 leaves Anand Vihar every Monday at 4:25 PM and arrives in Chhapra at 9:40 AM on Tuesday.
Which stations are covered in this route?
The train provides connectivity to several key cities across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The major halts for the Chhapra-Delhi Express include the following stations:
| Region | Key Stoppages |
|---|---|
| Eastern UP | Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur |
| Central UP & NCR | Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, Ghaziabad |
What is the impact of this new service?
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that this train will foster regional development and passenger convenience. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary noted that it offers better travel options for Bihar residents. Additionally, MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy stated that lakhs of passengers from the Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj regions will benefit from this direct connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the train numbers for the Chhapra-Anand Vihar service?
The train number from Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminus is 12527, and the return train number from Anand Vihar to Chhapra is 12528.
On which days does the train operate?
The train departs from Chhapra every Sunday and departs from Anand Vihar Terminus every Monday.