East Central Railway has announced several updates to improve travel for passengers in Bihar. The railway administration decided to extend the routes of two MEMU trains and add more coaches to the Patliputra-Baghaha Intercity Express. These changes will be effective from Monday, May 18, 2026, to reduce crowds and make commuting easier for people in West Champaran and other regions.
What are the changes in MEMU train services?
The railway has extended the routes of two important MEMU services to provide better connectivity. The details of these extensions are as follows:
- Raxaul-Narkatiaganj MEMU (Train No. 63373/74): This service will now operate up to Narkatiaganj, whereas it previously ran only up to Raxaul.
- Muzaffarpur-Sikta MEMU (Train No. 63313/14): The route of this train, which previously ran between Muzaffarpur and Raxaul, has been extended by 17 kilometers to Sikta.
Patliputra-Baghaha Intercity Express update
To manage the increasing number of passengers, the railway decided to increase the capacity of the Patliputra-Baghaha Intercity Express. From May 18, 2026, the train will run with 16 coaches instead of the previous 12. This addition of four extra coaches will provide significant relief to passengers traveling from North Bihar and the Champaran region.
Official launch and other developments
Chief Public Relations Officer Saraswati Chandra shared these updates. ADRM Samastipur Sunny Sinha will officially launch the extended MEMU services at Narkatiaganj station on May 18, 2026, at 10 AM. Other key figures like Minister Satish Chandra Dubey and local MPs and MLAs are expected to attend. Additionally, Bihar is seeing major growth with 11 new railway projects and a record budget of 10,066 crore rupees for development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will these railway changes start?
All the route extensions for MEMU trains and the addition of extra coaches in the Patliputra-Baghaha Intercity Express will be effective from Monday, May 18, 2026.
How many coaches are now in the Patliputra-Baghaha Intercity Express?
The train will now run with a total of 16 coaches, as 4 additional coaches have been added to the previous 12-coach composition.