East Central Railway has introduced special train services between Raxaul and Howrah to manage the extra rush of passengers. The Samastipur Division took this decision to provide a better travel option for people traveling from North Bihar and the India-Nepal border areas. Chief Public Relations Officer Saraswati Chandra stated that these trains will help reduce the pressure on existing services like the Mithila Express during the summer and holiday season.
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What is the schedule and frequency of these special trains?
The railway has announced that these special trains will operate twice a week. Train number 05504 from Raxaul to Howrah will run on 22 April and 26 April 2026. For the return journey, train number 05503 from Howrah to Raxaul will operate on 23 April and 27 April 2026.
What are the timings and coach details?
The Raxaul-Howrah Special (05504) departs at 4:00 PM and reaches Howrah at 8:15 AM the next day. The Howrah-Raxaul Special (05503) leaves at 11:30 AM and arrives in Raxaul at 4:30 AM the next morning. The train consists of 16 coaches in total.
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| Sleeper Class | 10 |
| General Coach | 4 |
| SLRD | 2 |
Which stations will this special train cover?
The train will stop at several key stations to benefit passengers from different regions. The route includes stops at:
- Bairgania, Sitamarhi, Janakpur Road, and Kamtaul
- Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, Kiul, and Jamui
- Jhajha, Jasidih, Madhupur, Chittaranjan, Asansol, Durgapur, and Bardhaman