East Central Railway has extended the services of five pairs of special trains to help passengers during the festive rush. These trains will now operate from July through November. This decision follows a surge in travel demand across Bihar and neighboring regions.
Which special trains have been extended and for how long?
The extension varies for different routes to manage the crowd effectively. The Patna-Howrah-Patna special will run every Sunday until September 27. The Sogaria-Dhanbad-Sogaria special will operate from July 16 to November 28. Other services including Raxaul-Lokmanya Tilak, Patna-Charlapalli, and Patna-Khordha Road will run until the end of July.
Check the detailed schedule of extended trains
| Train Name | Route Number | Frequency/Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Raxaul-Lokmanya Tilak-Raxaul | 05557/05558 | Until July 28/30 |
| Patna-Charlapalli-Patna | 03253/03254/03255 | Until end of July |
| Patna-Khordha Road-Patna | 03230/03229 | Until end of July |
| Patna-Howrah-Patna | 02024/02023 | Until September 27 |
| Sogaria-Dhanbad-Sogaria | 09821/09822 | Until November 28 |
Saraswati Chandra, CPRO of East Central Railway, stated that these extensions ensure travel convenience for commuters. Passengers are advised to check the official timetable and plan their journeys accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which train has the longest extension among the special services?
The Sogaria-Dhanbad-Sogaria (09821/09822) special train has the longest extension, operating until November 28.
Until when will the Raxaul-Lokmanya Tilak special train run?
The Raxaul-Lokmanya Tilak special (05557/05558) will run from Raxaul until July 28 and from Lokmanya Tilak until July 30.