Passengers travelling on the busy Gorakhpur-Patna route have a reason to celebrate as the North Eastern Railway has announced a new operational stop for the Pataliputra Express. Starting from the night of July 26, 2026, trains 15079 and 15080 will begin a two-minute experimental halt at Kathkuiya Railway Station. This move is designed to provide better connectivity for commuters in the Padrana and Dudahi regions, significantly easing travel access for local residents.
Key highlights of this development include:
- The halt will be implemented on an experimental basis starting July 26, 2026.
- Train 15079 (Pataliputra-Gorakhpur Express) will arrive at Kathkuiya at 9:21 PM and depart at 9:23 PM.
- Train 15080 (Gorakhpur-Pataliputra Express) is scheduled to reach Kathkuiya at 5:16 AM and depart at 5:18 AM.
- The initiative aims to improve accessibility for passengers in the Kushinagar district and surrounding areas.
Official Confirmation and Launch
Varanasi Divisional Railway Manager Ashish Jain has officially confirmed the implementation of this new stoppage following coordination with local representatives. Chief Public Relations Officer of the Varanasi Division, Sumeet Kumar, released the updated timings to ensure passengers are well-informed of the schedule changes.
To mark the introduction of this service, a formal welcoming ceremony for train 15079 is scheduled to take place at 9:21 PM on July 26, 2026, at Kathkuiya Station. The event is expected to be attended by Kushinagar Member of Parliament Vijay Kumar Dubey and Padrana MLA Manish Jaiswal. This new halt is expected to be a major relief for daily commuters and long-distance travellers who previously faced difficulties accessing rail services in this belt. Passengers are advised to check the official IRCTC website or the NTES app for real-time schedule updates before planning their journey.