Indian Railways has confirmed that the Saharsa–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special Train (05585/05586) will stop its operations after March 31, 2026. This service was originally introduced as a Holi Special to manage the seasonal rush between Bihar and Mumbai. The final trip from Saharsa was completed on March 27, marking the end of a popular transport option for the Kosi region.
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Final Schedule and Official Confirmation
- Train number 05585 started its last journey from Saharsa on Friday, March 27, 2026.
- The return service, train number 05586, will have its final run from Lokmanya Tilak Terminal on March 29, 2026.
- East Central Railway CPRO, Saraswati Chandra, previously confirmed the specific running dates for these Holi special services in February.
- The decision follows the pre-planned schedule for temporary festival trains despite high passenger occupancy on this route.
Current Travel Options for Saharsa-Mumbai Route
- Following this closure, passengers will now rely on only two remaining direct trains which are Amrit Bharat Express and Humsafar Express.
- The special train was highly popular and often operated with more than 150 percent occupancy during its months of service.
- Local travelers and residents from the Kosi region have urged railway authorities to make this service permanent or extend it for the summer season.
- Currently, there is no official update or announcement regarding the conversion of this special train into a regular daily service.
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