Anand Vihar Bhagalpur Special Trains Announced!
Northern Railway launches Anand Vihar Bhagalpur special trains for the 2026 Diwali and Chhath Puja festive season.
Northern Railway has announced the introduction of Anand Vihar Bhagalpur special trains to manage the massive surge in passenger traffic expected during the 2026 festive season. These services are specifically intended to assist commuters traveling for Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
Train Schedule and Timings
To accommodate the holiday rush, two special train services will operate between Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) and Bhagalpur (BGP). The details for these services are as follows:
- Train Number 04062 (Anand Vihar to Bhagalpur): This service will run daily from October 21, 2026, to November 25, 2026. The train is scheduled to depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 12:00 and will arrive in Bhagalpur at 13:30 the following day, covering a distance of 1,205 kilometers in 25 hours and 30 minutes.
- Train Number 04061 (Bhagalpur to Anand Vihar): The return service will operate daily from October 20, 2026, to November 26, 2026.
Route and Major Halts
The special trains will provide connectivity through several key stations, ensuring smoother travel across the region. The scheduled stops for these trains include:
- Tundla Junction
- Govindpuri
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Gaya Junction
- Kiul Junction
- Abhaipur
- Jamalpur Junction
- Sultanganj
Coach Composition and Capacity
Each train is composed of 20 coaches to provide various travel options for passengers. The coach arrangement includes:
- 1 AC Second-Tier coach
- 2 AC Third-Tier coaches
- 9 Sleeper Class coaches
- 6 General Class coaches
- 2 SLRD coaches
These services are specifically designed to facilitate passenger movement across the Bihar region during the peak holiday period in late 2026.